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How are American alligators different from American Crocodiles?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
- Measure up to 13 feet
- Body is almost black
- Snout relatively long, wide and rounded
- Front feet have 5 toes on each
- Hind feet have 4
- Only upper teeth visible when mouth is shut
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAlligators have a wider snout than crocodiles. Alligators are generally a little bigger too.
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Alligators are generally less aggressive towards humans, than crocodiles, and would ignore humans or avoid confrontation. Unless you get within snacking distance.
Alligators have a broader snout, with visible overhanging top-teeth.
Alligators are also more widely distributed in the US and Canada, since they can thrive in temperatures as low as 5°C.
And importantly, Alligators are freshwater-phile and would not normally venture into brack or saltwater, as their salt-secreting glands are not as effective as crocodiles'.
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