When he touches its pelvic nerve, out pops a white translucent penis from a scaled opening, followed by what is unmistakably the alligator’s testicles, in footage National Geographic reporter Ed Yong nicknamed ‘alligator penis surprise. ‘ A ‘cloaca’ is the scaled opening from which the penis emerges.

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Why do alligators stay erect?

After dissecting the alligator’s penis, she discovered that it does not inflate at all. As long as it’s standing, it’ll be there. Collagen, a strong protein, is found throughout the entire structure. It’s all collagen, all the way down to the center, where blood would normally flow.

How do you tell a male alligator from a female?

It is a slit located between the rear legs. It’s a guy because of the dark red hair and beard. Smaller in size and a pale pink or white color characterize the female reproductive organs. To examine the copulatory organ in a larger alligator, it must be flipped over and a clean finger inserted into the vent. The organ is then removed, measured, and examined.

Do alligators have boners?

There’s More Weird Reptile Genitalia in Alligators. Alligator mississippiensis, the male American alligator, erects its penis but tucks it inside its body until mating.

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