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Crocodiles and alligators may resemble each other, but they actually have some major differences. Can you tell the difference between these scaly cousins?The crocodile snout is pointed, while alligators have a more rounded, U-shaped nose.
On a croc, the fourth tooth on the lower jaw sticks out when its mouth is closed. You can't see an alligator's teeth at all when its mouth is closed (but rest assured, they're still there).
Crocodiles have special glands in their tongue to help them process saltwater, but alligators generally stick to freshwater.
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A group of alligators is known as a congregation.
A group of crocodiles is known as a bask.
Alligators mostly make their home in southern Florida, while crocodiles live all over the world.
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Crocodiles are generally grayish-green, while gators appear almost black.
Alligators babies are dark with yellow stripes, while crocodiles are lighter with dark stripes. Either way, steer clear.
Crocodile bites are relatively rare, but alligators bite roughly six people per year in Florida.
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Crocs have these pits all over their bodies, while gators have them only around the jaws. This is what makes it fairly easy to distinguish garments made from alligator skin from those made from crocodile skin.