A Florida alligator that went viral for missing a large portion of its upper jaw gets an appropriately country song-inspired name.
The creature was named “Jawlene,” after Dolly Parton’s song “Jolene,” after a public outcry on social media.
The animal was found earlier this month in Seminole County and brought in by Gatorland, a theme park and wildlife preserve in Orlando.
The park is asking for help online to name the reptile, a 3- to 4-year-old female that weighs about 18 pounds.
In a video Gatorland posted to Facebook, CEO Mark McHugh announced why they chose the name based on the hit song, which appeared on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
“This little gator is an absolute treasure, we love her so much, but another American treasure is Dolly Parton,” McHugh said.
“One of the names that really resonated with us and grew among us was a take off on one of Dolly’s famous songs, so we’re going to name this little gator, ‘Jawlene.’”
The Florida alligator that lost most of its upper jaw was named “Jawlene” after Dolly Parton’s hit “Jolene.” Facebook/Gatorland Orlando
Park workers aren’t sure what caused the animal to lose part of its jaw.
“Don’t know what happened. It could have been a number of things, it could have been another alligator, it could have been a boat propeller because it was a pretty clean injury that happened, but it was covered, he was eaten,” Mike Hileman, director of Gatorland, told News 6.
“This is not the first type of crocodile that we have received with this type of injury,” he continued.
Gatorland CEO Mark McHugh announced the naming news.Facebook/Gatorland Orlando
“We have a few others and we’ve been able to keep them healthy, growing. They are now a year old and I see no other reason why this one can’t do the same.”
The gator went viral after his photo went viral on social media, but Hileman said he’s still “very humble” for now.
“I mean, he’s really getting a lot of attention now. I hope it doesn’t get into his head and become a little diva,” he told WINK News.
“But now, he’s very kind, very humble.”
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