Robert Pattinson Poses with Alligator for April Vanity Fair Cover

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Robert Pattinson poses with an alligator on the April 2011 cover ofVanity Fair,MC is told.

Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitzshot pics of the superstar for the mag’s cover story, which is tied to the release of Pattinson’s upcoming film Water for Elephants.

As for the four-foot reptile, Pattinson’s alligator pal is a nod to the Louisiana set ofBreaking Dawn.

In the profile, sources tell MC, Pattinson does not discuss his relationship with Kristen Stewart.

Mostly, we hear that Pattinson comes across as a genuinely good guy and reluctant star.

Reps for Vanity Fair and Leibovitz did not get back to us.

Vanity Fair will be on newsstands on March 3.