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Do alligators and crocodiles have different jaw structure?
yes they do
How strong is a crocodile's jaw?
Depends on the species. But I believe that a crocodile's bite force can get over 500 lbs per square inch. May be more, may be less.
Which is stronger alligator or crocodile?
Both alligators and crocodiles are strong predators, but crocodiles are generally considered to be stronger and more aggressive than alligators. Crocodiles have a more powerful bite force and are often larger and more territorial than alligators.
What are a pair of alligators called?
two alligators alligators.
How are alligators different from a crocodile?
Crocodiles and Alligators have distinct evolutionary histories for starters. Both are members of an a group of crocodylomorphs that radiated from archosaurs (that group includes dinosaurs and therefore birds) in the Triassic and are both are part of the order Crocodylia that began in the Cretaceous. Crocodiles first evolved ~60mya and Alligators evolved some 20my later. Another living group, the Gavials emerged in the Cretaceous- older than either crocs or alligators. As for telling the animals apart visually today, Gavials are pretty distinct with the narrow jaws and are almost exclusively piscivorous. The best way to distinguish a croc is to note protruding teeth from the lower jaw outside of the mouth. Crocs will have one or a few teeth poing out from the lower jaw, upwardly and alligators tend to have a bigger upper jaw and will not have lower teeth protruding. There are other differences as well that are not visibly discernable. I think alligators are interesting for having a respiratory system that is unidirectional. This is a trait dinosaurs and birds have that is very advanced and allows for fresh air to fill the lungs at both the inspiration and expiration stages of breathing as opposed to only at inspiration as in our "dead-end" lungs.
What are the difeneces of Alligators and Crocodiles?
The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the alligatoridae family. In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped. Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals. Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils. An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator. Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown coloration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.
Does alligators have fur?
No, alligators do not have fur
What animals eat alligators?
Adult alligators have few natural predators, but larger alligators or crocodiles, jaguars, and large birds of prey such as eagles may prey on younger alligators. In addition, humans may also consume alligators' eggs or meat.
Are alligator gar salt water fish?
Yes, the alligator gar is a fish; it's called an alligator gar because it is a big fish which has a long, narrow but very toothy jaw which looks like the jaw of an alligator. Alligators themselves, of course, are reptiles
What is the mouth difference about alligators and crocodiles?
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 shutA good illustration: http://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm
What body parts help the American alligator survive?
The alligators skin tone can help it blend in with the mossy color of the swamp. Its jaws are pretty helpful with smaller predators to! - Anonymous
Does Malaysia have alligators?
Yes, there are alligators in Malaysia.
