Alligators move on land using two different modes of locomotion, the "sprawl" and the "high walk."

Alligators move on land using two different modes of locomotion, the "sprawl" and the "high walk." The sprawl involves moving forward with its belly rubbing the ground, however, the high walk is an "up on all four limbs" motion with its belly well above the ground and a diagonal "slow trot" style.