What is the difference between "crocodile" and "alligator"? :)
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•The first difference has to do with their appearence, alligators have more of a U-shaped snout (mouth) whereas crocodiles have a point V-shaped snout. •The second difference haa to do with their habitats (where they live) allegiators prefer fresh water , whereas crocodiles prefer saltwater °lastly crocodiles are native to Africa , Asia and Australia whereas Alligators are native to the Americas. Happy learning.
Alligators and crocodiles are both large reptiles that belong to the order Crocodylia and share certain similarities, but they also have several distinguishing features. Here are some key differences between alligators and crocodiles: Snout Shape: Alligators: They have a broad and rounded U-shaped snout. Crocodiles: They have a more pointed V-shaped snout.
Alligators are dark colored with a broad, rounded snout and are usually found in fresh water. Crocodiles are grayish-green and prefer coastal, brackish and salt-water habitats. They have a narrow, tapered, triangular snout.
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Crocodile and Alligators are both large reptiles but they are different species with distinct characteristics habitat teeth visibility snout shapes behavior patterns. The reproduction is that both lay eggs
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an aligator is native to the Americas and have a more rounded head while a crocodile is mainly native to Africa and Australia and has a sharper shaped head
Hello Jenny. I believe they are a different specie. a Crocodile snout is wide made to pray on mammals primarily. and alligators snout is narrow designed for fish primarily i believe.
Alligators are black or grey on top with a cream-colored underside, possess a U-shaped snout, and are smaller and timider than crocodiles. Crocodiles are larger, more aggressive, are mostly green or brown, and have a snout in a V-SHAPE.
Alligaters are darker more black, smaller and not as aggresive as an crocodile. Crocodiles is light green orbrown and very aggresive
Alligators are darker than crocodiles. and also alligators live in fresh water.
Alligators are dark in color usually living in fresh waters while crocodiles are grayish green and prefer coastal areas to live.
Alligators are dark colored with a broad, rounded snout and are usually found in fresh water. Crocodiles are grayish-green and prefer coastal, brackish and salt-water habitats. They have a narrow, tapered, triangular snout. Also, the fourth tooth on either side of the lower jaw of an alligator fits into an internal socket in the upper jaw so that these teeth are hidden when the mouth is closed. In a crocodile, the fourth tooth is always exposed.
