Alligators Vs Crocodiles

Do you know how to tell the difference between the two?

Introduction
• Have you ever wanted to explore the
difference between alligators and
crocodiles? Here is your chance! Are there
any differences? Do they have similarities?
Do they live in the same kinds of places?
What do they eat?

Turn the page and get ready to

explore the world of two great
reptiles.
Fun Facts
• All the species of alligators, caimans, crocodiles,
and gharial together are known as “crocodilians.”
• Alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharial are
all part of the reptile family.
• Alligators and crocodiles are cold blooded and
rely on the sun, warm rocks, shade, and cool
mud to maintain their temperatures.
Differences
1-Location –Where they live
2-Snout -projecting nose and
mouth of an animal
3-Habitat –Freshwater or Saltwater
4-Toothy Grin-Visibility
5-Size -Length
6-Color
7-Speed/Movement –How they move
8- Behavior -Aggressiveness
Summary
Sl Feature Alligators Crocodiles
No
1 Location Found in parts of the US , Found across the world
China and India

2 Shape of the snout Broader and shaped like a U Longer ,Narrower and more V-
shaped
3 Habitat Prefer a freshwater Prefer water that is more saline
or salty.
4 Toothy grin Teeth are sometimes hidden Can't hide their teeth
when their mouths are closed

5 Size Maximum length is around 14 Roughly 19 feet long

feet
6 Colour Differences Usually, a dark blackish grey Tend to be more of a light tan or
olive color
7 Speed Faster -11 mph (18 kph) Slower -9 mph (14kph)

8 Behaviour -Aggression Tamed More Aggressive