"Florida Alligator with Missing Jaw Named 'Jawlene' in Tribute to Dolly Parton"
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A Florida alligator missing most of her upper jaw has been named "Jawlene" after the Dolly Parton hit song "Jolene." The 3-to-4 year old female alligator, weighing about 18 pounds, was discovered in Seminole County and taken in by Gatorland, a theme park and wildlife preserve in Orlando. The cause of her injury is unknown, but Gatorland has successfully cared for other alligators with similar injuries. Despite going viral on social media, the gator remains humble and down to Earth.
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