Is the Gold Alligator Gar Really That Rare?
Finding a gold alligator gar is basically like winning the fish-keeping lottery, mainly because you're looking at a genetic fluke that shouldn't really exist in the wild. If you've ever seen a standard alligator gar, you know they're usually a muddy, prehistoric-looking olive or grey color—perfect for hiding in murky river bottoms. But the gold version? It's a total showstopper that swaps that camouflage for a bright, metallic yellow that looks like it was dipped in 24-karat paint. ...