Alligators

and

Crocodiles
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Is that an alligator?
Is that a crocodile?
I see it coming out of the water.
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 Alligators and crocodiles are the
same in some ways but they are
different animals.
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Alligators and crocodiles are reptiles.

They sit in the sun to warm their
body. They go in the water to cool
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Alligators and crocodiles begin life as
an egg. They make a big nest out of
plants and mud. 5
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Crocodiles and alligators stay near the

nest to protect the eggs before they
hatch.
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 The eggs hatch on the land. The
mother then gently carries the babies
in her mouth to the water. 7
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Alligators and crocodiles hunt and eat

other animals.
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 They wait underwater with only their
eyes, ears and nostrils above the water. 9
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Alligators and crocodiles have scaly

skin. Their body shape and long,
strong tail help them swim.
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How can I tell if it’s an alligator
or a crocodile?

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An alligator has a wide flat head

with a snout that is rounded.
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A crocodile has a long, narrow snout.
Its jaw is not as strong as an
alligator’s jaw. 13
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When the alligator’s mouth is closed,

you can only see its top teeth.
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You can see the top and bottom teeth
in a crocodile’s mouth. 15
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Alligators live in freshwater ponds,

rivers, lakes and swamps.
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Crocodiles live in or near salt water. 17
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See you later,

Alligator!

See you in a while,

Crocodile!

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