Look closely at the eyes 👀 Alligators have eyes, ears and nostrils that are positioned on the top of their head, enabling them to see, hear and breathe when they are almost completely submerged in the water. Alligators have a “third eyelid.” The first two are similar to the eyelids of humans. However, the third eyelid moves from the front to the back to automatically cover an alligator’s eyes when it submerges. This third eyelid, called a nictitating membrane, is transparent, acting like the gl