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Are there crocodiles in North America?

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Yes there are; American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are known to live in Florida in small numbers. However, they are rare, and Americans are more familiar with the much more common, yet smaller and less dangerous American alligator (Alligator mississipiensis).

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Yes, there are crocodiles in North America - the American Crocodile, which can be found cohabiting with the American Alligator in South Florida.

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Neither crocodiles or alligators are native to the Uk..although there have been reported sightings of them

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Not occurring naturally. They are not native there.

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