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A banded juvenile alligator rests atop floating green lily pads in dark pond water.

About this photo

A young alligator with distinct pale yellow banded markings rests calmly on broad floating lily pads in a still pond. This detailed natural wildlife shot is ideal for nature publications, educational materials, and animal themed design projects.

Prompt: “juvenile alligator with pale yellow bands resting on floating green plants in a pond” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief, with natural color and lighting, only minor extremely subtle textural inconsistencies visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: pond reptile · wildlife photography · swamp animal

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this juvenile alligator on lily pads photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Juvenile Alligator On Lily Pads” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/juvenile-alligator-on-lily-pads-03715564) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “juvenile alligator with pale yellow bands resting on floating green plants in a pond” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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