So, the findings prove that the urban legend about gators living in the sewers has some legs, even if not in New York City, where Alligator in the Sewer Day is still celebrated every year on Feb. 9.

albino alligators patrol New York City’s sewers. These mythical crocodilians have become ingrained in the city’s lore, and some New Yorkers even celebrate Alligator in the Sewer Day each February.