The American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis) has been a component of Arkansas's native fauna for thousands of years. Read about nature across Arkansas and the U.S. An alligator sighted near Sherwood has likely been there for some time, officials said Tuesday. Arkansas Game & Fish herpetologist Kelly Irwin told KARK.com that there are between 2,000 to 3,000 gators in the state. } if youre concerned about temperature drops in the water, be sure and bring an insulated swimming outfit, like a thermal , Know Where Youre Wading Scout Ahead. alligators found in southern and central Arkansas are wary of humans and will avoid In May of 2004, an alligator attacked and killed a nine-year-old boy in Arkansas. Hunters captured the alligator and brought him to the Little Rock Zoo. //