"Bruce Mitchell, star of the History channel's Swamp People, hold a 2-year old swamp alligator as second graders from Manhattan's P.S. 150 clamor for a touch, during a ceremony launching the replica scene of a Louisiana swamp at Chelsea Market on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 in New York. The recreation called ""Swamp in the City,"" featuring live alligators, turtles and Cajun music, is a partnership of the History Channel and Louisiana Tourism to raise awareness of the ""culture, music and excitement of Louisiana."" It opens daily through Sunday, Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) Photo: AP, STF / AP2012"
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