The alligator gar is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America. They are also sometimes referred to as a living fossil because scientists can trace them back 100 million years in the fossil record. ​ Often found lurking in murky waters, alligator gars are able to tolerate saltwater but prefer fresh bodies of water like rivers and lakes. ​ Video description: A fish and wildlife biologist holding an alligator gar underwater. Download part of our free public domain collection at: http://o

12K views · 97 reactions | Meet Oklahoma’s largest fish, the alligator gar! It has thousands of teeth, is native to Oklahoma’s Red River Basin, eats other fish, spawns periodically, and is the focus of a partnership between the Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. #fishing #fishinglife #Oklahoma | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) | Facebook