WATCH: Lacey Swope Interviews Wildlife Biologist About Alligators In Oklahoma

News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope talked to District Wildlife Biologist Robert Bastarache (Ouachita National Forest) about alligators in Oklahoma. Yes, southeastern Oklahoma is part of an alligator's native area. Watch Lacey and Robert's full gator conversation right here!

Thursday, February 18th 2021, 6:31 pm

By: News9 , Lacey Swope

OKLAHOMA CITY -

Watch Lacey and Robert's full gator conversation right here!

Check out these young alligators taking a winter nap in southeastern Oklahoma. They are in brumation, which is similar to hibernation but in cold-blooded animals.

Lacey Swope

Growing up, Lacey was always fascinated with the sky, lightning, hail, and yes, tornadoes. Most of her life she knew what she wanted to do when she grew up.