Charleston, S.C. (WCIV) — It looks like this alligator needs a toothpick! William Purcell was taking a stroll through the Audubon Swamp Garden when he saw the gator's head sticking out of the water.
For 125 years, Audubon has been a cornerstone of environmental journalism. Through quarterly print issues and digital editorial, the award-winning publication delivers essential news, advice, and reporting on birds and bird conservation, pairing compelling writing with vivid photography.
[11] Audubon has also been widely criticized for buying and selling slaves, bodysnatching, and trafficking Native American remains. [12][13] As of 2025, more than two dozen regional Audubon societies across the United States have changed their names.
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John James Audubon, ornithologist, artist, and naturalist who became particularly well known for his drawings and paintings of North American birds.
Audubon ... The National Audubon Society (Audubon; / ˈɔːdəbɒn /) is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation of birds and their habitats. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world.
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