ONE OF ONLY TWO ALLIGATORS · the Yangtze alligator
Hand-Painted Detail
Every scale, feather and marking is painted by hand to match the real animal — so detailed up close, so charming on the shelf.
Ready to Display
A single, sturdy piece — no assembly, no fuss. Set it on a desk or shelf and it holds its pose, ready to collect and show off.
There are only two alligator species in the world: the famous American alligator and this one, its small, rare cousin from eastern China. The Chinese alligator spends much of the year tucked inside elaborate burrows — and here it pops out mid-yawn, every tooth on show.
The Other Alligator
The Chinese alligator is the only member of the alligator family living outside the Americas. Its closest relative is the American alligator, an ocean and a continent away.
Master Burrow Builder
It digs some of the most elaborate burrows of any crocodilian, with tunnels, side chambers, pools and air holes. From late autumn to spring it hibernates inside, barely moving and not eating at all.
Small but Mighty Jaws
Rarely much longer than five feet, it is one of the smaller crocodilians, with blunt teeth suited to crushing snails and clams. A wide-open mouth is a classic crocodilian pose, used to shed extra heat while basking.
Back From the Brink
Wild numbers crashed to the low hundreds as wetlands were turned into farmland, and it is listed as Critically Endangered. Captive breeding in China now holds many thousands, and reintroductions are slowly returning alligators to the wild.
Craft & Specifications
| Line | Solo Edition, by Animal Heavenly Body |
| Approx. Size | Size to be confirmed |
| Material | Hand-painted resin |
| Display | Single figure — ready to display out of the box |
| SKU | AHB-SOLO-02 |
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