Seattle photojournalist Karen Ducey | news and documentary photographer
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An Albino American Alligator named "Basker" lies idle in its tank at the Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Wash. on July 13, 2016. A sign on its tank says these alligators grow 15-18 feet long. They are nocturnal and carnivorous. Basker was born in 2000 and is 16 years old.They expect him to weigh between 500-800 lbs. The sign continues to say in captivity alligators can live to be 80 years old.
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