Alligator gars are typically regarded as river monsters, with the giant fish dominating freshwater habitats. However, it might be surprising to know the living fossils can also survive in saltwater.

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal ... long snout and razor-sharp teeth, the alligator gar is aptly named--as it is easily mistaken ...

AND LET'S JUST SAY HE'S READY FOR ANOTHER PHOTO UP ON A rare albino alligator ... the pigment responsible for coloration in skin, scales, and eyes. The alligator's skin is nearly a translucent ...