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|image = | |image = Alligator (The Dalek Invasion of Earth).jpg | ||
|type = Reptile | |type = [[Reptile]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|origin = [[Earth]] | |origin = [[Earth]] | ||
|individuals = | |individuals = | ||
}}{{looks like|Sundayan 'gator}} | |first = Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story) | ||
|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]''|[[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Monsters from the Past (comic story)}}|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Coney Island Chameleon (audio story)|The Coney Island Chameleon]]''}} | |||
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{{looks like|Sundayan 'gator}} | |||
An '''alligator''', as distinct from a [[crocodile]], was a predatory [[Earth]] [[reptile]]. | An '''alligator''', as distinct from a [[crocodile]], was a predatory [[Earth]] [[reptile]]. | ||
Alligators were commonly found in the [[swamp]]s of [[Louisiana]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]'') | Alligators were commonly found in the [[swamp]]s of [[Louisiana]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Coney Island Chameleon (audio story)|The Coney Island Chameleon]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Nero]] threatened the [[First Doctor]], stating he would build a moat around him and fill it with alligators. However, he changed his mind when the Doctor inadvertently inspired him to burn [[Rome]]. The Doctor told Nero's guards the punishment would be reserved for them if he and [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] were not freed. ([[TV]]: "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]") | [[Nero]] threatened the [[First Doctor]], stating he would build a moat around him and fill it with alligators. However, he changed his mind when the Doctor inadvertently inspired him to burn [[Rome]]. The Doctor told Nero's guards the punishment would be reserved for them if he and [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] were not freed. ([[TV]]: "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]") | ||
[[File:DWA CS 284 TERROR FROM THE SWAMP.jpg|left|thumb|An alligator from a swamp in [[1929]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]'')]] | |||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] once encountered terrifying beast who sought to protect the population of Louisiana from alligators in [[1929]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]'') | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] once encountered terrifying beast who sought to protect the population of Louisiana from alligators in [[1929]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Terror from the Swamp (comic story)|Terror from the Swamp]]'') | ||
During the [[ | During the [[2150s Dalek invasion of Earth]], many animals escaped from [[zoo]]s during the [[plague]]. Most of them died, but reptiles such as the alligators thrived in the [[London sewers]]. An alligator almost attacked [[Susan Foreman|Susan]], but was killed by [[David Campbell]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'') | ||
The [[First Doctor]] rescued the [[Chief Voord]] from alligators in a [[South America]]n [[jungle]]. It was this act which convinced the Chief Voord to help the Doctor fight the [[Dalek]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | The [[First Doctor]] rescued the [[Chief Voord]] from alligators in a [[South America]]n [[jungle]]. It was this act which convinced the Chief Voord to help the Doctor fight the [[Dalek]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | ||
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== Similar species == | == Similar species == | ||
[[Sundayan 'gator]]s were visually similar to both Earth alligators and [[turtle]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wetworld (novel)|Wetworld]]'') | [[Sundayan 'gator]]s were visually similar to both Earth alligators and [[turtle]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wetworld (novel)|Wetworld]]'') | ||
[[Category:Earth reptiles]] | [[Category:Earth reptiles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Species from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Earth predators]] | [[Category:Earth predators]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:46, 21 July 2024
An alligator, as distinct from a crocodile, was a predatory Earth reptile.
Alligators were commonly found in the swamps of Louisiana. (COMIC: Terror from the Swamp, AUDIO: The Coney Island Chameleon)
History[[edit]]
Nero threatened the First Doctor, stating he would build a moat around him and fill it with alligators. However, he changed his mind when the Doctor inadvertently inspired him to burn Rome. The Doctor told Nero's guards the punishment would be reserved for them if he and Vicki were not freed. (TV: "Inferno")
The Eleventh Doctor once encountered terrifying beast who sought to protect the population of Louisiana from alligators in 1929. (COMIC: Terror from the Swamp)
During the 2150s Dalek invasion of Earth, many animals escaped from zoos during the plague. Most of them died, but reptiles such as the alligators thrived in the London sewers. An alligator almost attacked Susan, but was killed by David Campbell. (TV: The Dalek Invasion of Earth)
The First Doctor rescued the Chief Voord from alligators in a South American jungle. It was this act which convinced the Chief Voord to help the Doctor fight the Daleks. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Daleks)
Similar species[[edit]]
Sundayan 'gators were visually similar to both Earth alligators and turtles. (PROSE: Wetworld)
