How are American alligators different from American Crocodiles?

Answer 1

• 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

Answer 2

Alligators have a wider snout than crocodiles. Alligators are generally a little bigger too.

Answer 3

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'.