# Is it a boy or a girl? For alligators, it may come down to one degree

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- Published: 2026-10-29T18:50:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-boy-girl-alligators-degree.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/is-it-a-boy-or-a-girl-for-alligators-it-may-come-down-to-one-degree-e91694/

The future of the alligator species could come down to a one- or two-degree temperature difference, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The findings are published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.

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