Differences: Similarities Between Alligators And Crocodile

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Many people cannot tell the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Indeed, their names are often used interchangeably. Both are from the order crocodilian and from afar they do look similar. But similar is not same. We shall examine some significant differences. More specifically, we shall focus on the physical attributes, biological differences and temperament of these semi-aquatic predators. Alligators, usually have broad rounded snouts. Such a jaw design provides the strength to withstand stress when enormous force is used to crush hard-shelled preys such as turtles. However, a more reliable way, for telling an alligator apart from a crocodile, is the way its teeth in the lower jaw are neatly hidden from view when the jaws are closed.

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