This page explores the world beyond limits This video was filmed at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, home to some of the largest American alligators in captivity. The bait is first grabbed by a smaller gator, but moments later a much larger one surfaces, known as Goliath, an unusually massive American alligator. American alligators are native to the southeastern United States and can reach 10–15 feet (3–4.5 m) and 500–1,000 lb (230–450 kg). Large males rely on stealth and explosive tail power to s