how to tell between a crocodile and an alligator?
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['Snout shape: Alligators have wider, U-shaped snouts, while crocodile front ends are more pointed and V-shaped.', "Toothy grin: When their snouts are shut, crocodiles look like they're flashing a toothy grin, as the fourth tooth on each side of the lower jaw sticks up over the upper lip."]
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Alligators are much more common in Florida and the Everglades, because they prefer the freshwater and brackish consistency that can be found here. Crocodiles prefer saltwater environments, so they are more commonly found in or near the oceans surrounding Florida.
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Snout Shape: Alligators have a wide, rounded, u-shaped snout, while crocodiles have long, pointed, v-shaped snouts. ... Crocodiles are different from alligators in this sense, where both upper and lower jaws of a crocodile are the same size, exposing their teeth as they interlock, creating the look of a toothy grin.
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Crocodiles are often regarded as much more aggressive than alligators. While you should avoid contact with both animals at all costs, alligators in the Everglades tend to be more docile than crocodiles, only attacking if hungry or provoked.
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The Nile crocodile—four of which have been found in the state's swamps since 2000—are more dangerous than the native crocodiles and alligators, scientists say. The second largest living crocodilian, the Nile can reach 20 feet (six meters) in length and take down everything from hippos to humans.
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Snout shape: Alligators have wider, U-shaped snouts, while crocodile front ends are more pointed and V-shaped. ... For alligators, the upper jaw is wider than the lower one, so when they close their mouths, all their teeth are hidden.
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No, there are no crocodilian species native to the UK (or any portion of modern Europe, for that matter). The nearest crocodiles are in southern Egypt.
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Usually, the best indication is size - males grow larger than females in all crocodilian species, and so a very large individual is more likely to be a male. In some species, females may have narrower snouts, and a more slender body, but such traits are highly unreliable indicators of sex.
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The second difference is that crocodile skins have a small pore close to the edge of each of the scales, which is a remnant of a hair follicle. Alligators have no pores. As you can see in the picture below, Niloticus bags (left) typically have larger scales than Porosus bags (right), which are smaller and more defined.
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The shell of alligator snapping turtle has three distinctive ridges, while the common snapper's shells are smoother. You can also see the difference in the shape of their heads, as you look at them from above. The alligator snapper has a triangular, pointed head, while the common snapper's head is more oval.
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One obvious similarity between alligators and crocodiles is that both animals are reptiles. They are cold-blooded creatures that expend little energy when they move. They cannot regulate their own internal body temperature, and must rely on external heat sources such as the sun.
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Crocodile Porosus is sourced from Asia or Australia. The second difference is that crocodile skins have a small pore close to the edge of each of the scales, which is a remnant of a hair follicle. Alligators have no pores. ... Alligator skin has smaller, more symmetrical scales with a smoother feel than crocodile.
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Crocodile Eyes Are Adapted for Different Water Conditions Saltwater tends to have more blue light while freshwater has more red light. ... The finding is especially intriguing because crocodiles have blurry vision underwater, and it wasn't thought vision was an important sense for them while swimming.
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Shoes from alligator and crocodile skin are a symbol of status and wealth. The feel of the shoe is irresistible to touch which arouses a sensation of prosperity and class. In a social setting, the alligator shoes and crocodile shoes are highly respected than anything else.
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Crocodile Monitoring in Belize. Two species of crocodiles reside in Belize: the Morelet's crocodile and the American crocodile. The survival of both species is threatened by continuing human development within their wetland habitats.
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Alligators (and caimans) have a wide "U"-shaped, rounded snout (like a shovel), whereas crocodiles tend to have longer and more pointed "V"-shaped noses. ... Crocodile jaws can be thought of as being more generalised - ideal for a wide variety of prey.
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Saltwater crocodiles have a pair of ridges going part way down the snout, starting in front of the eyes. Nile crocodiles have a smoother snout. Saltwater crocodiles have evenly spaced, small, round scales on their flanks (sides). Nile crocodiles have fewer, larger scales on the side.