Name: The Florida ’Gator

Make the response 2 sentences. What process does a mother alligator follow while preparing for a baby alligator? Point to specific evidence from the text to support your response.

A mother alligator prepares for a baby alligator by constructing a nest out of vegetation and mud, and then laying her eggs inside it to incubate. According to the text, the mother alligator carefully guards the nest and regulates the temperature by adding or removing vegetation as needed.