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Alligator's have wider jaws/noses then Crocodiles and the Alligator's upper jaw overlaps the lower so on an Alligator you can't see the lower teeth when their mouths are shut, the crocodile you can see all the teeth when the mouth is shut
A good illustration: http://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoAn alligators teeth point down (fang like) toward the front of the mouth (snout) and almost all species of crocodiles point up in the same location - an easy way to tell the difference.
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∙ 14y agoThe difference in the jaws of the alligator and the crocodile is that the alligator only shows the upper teeth in the jaw. while the crocodile shows both upper and lower set of teeth.
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∙ 8y agoAlligators tend to have round snouts, while crocodiles have a more pointed jaw shape.
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What is the difference between crocodiles alligators?
The alligator has a more rounded snout, and few if any teeth protrude when the mouth is closed. Crocodiles are usually the more aggressive species.
What is the only creature that has a tongue but cannot stick it out of it mouth?
Alligators, Crocodiles.
Are alligators and crocodiles the same?
No, alligators have more of a stubby nose while crocodiles have a pointed nose. Also a crocodiles canine teeth can be seen while its mouth is closed while an alligators teeth cannot.AlligatorOrder : Crocodylia Family : Alligatoridae Subfamily : AlligatorinaeCrocodileOrder : CrocodyliaSuperfamily: CrocodyloideaFamily : Crocodylidae
What is difference between crocodile and alligators homes and food they eat?
crocodiles eat meat and alligators eat grass
Do crocodiles or alligators bite harder?
crocodiles bite harder. if you throw a watermelon at a crocs mouth, he will shatter it. if you do the same with the alligator, it will do plenty if damage, but will not shatter it.
Are there alligators in Uganda?
No. There are no alligators in Uganda, but there are crocodiles.
Are alligators friendlier then crocodiles and are dangerous?
Yes, Alligators are more friendly to Humans than Crocodiles.
Do alligators and crocodiles have similar bodies?
no alligators and aaron do
Are alligators the same as crocodiles?
no
Are crocodiles and alligators producers?
no they are not
Are big crocodiles called alligators?
No Alligators are a different species
Does Indonesia have alligators?
No. Indonesia does not have alligators. This includes crocodiles for that matter
