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Alligators Unexpectedly Hatch at Palm Beach Zoo

Nine baby alligators have unexpectedly hatched at the Palm Beach Zoo.

The zoo says two alligators named Fred and Wilma have lived together for more than a decade, and Wilma has built a nest every year since 1999. But none of her eggs have ever hatched.

A groundskeeper at the zoo discovered a baby alligator in the couple's habitat. Nine, in total, have hatched.

A zoo curator calls it "a pleasant surprise."

The babies are remaining behind the scenes at the zoo, but guests are invited to visit the new parents.

Copyright AP - Associated Press
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