Alligators are not known to be monogamous, meaning they do not typically have only one mate at a time. They are generally polygamous, engaging in multiple mating partners during their reproductive cycle. Male alligators often compete with each other for access to females, and females may mate with multiple males. This behavior is common in many reptiles, including alligators. Therefore, alligators do not have a tendency to stay with one partner for an extended period of time.