Alligators in the Florida Everglades
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Here are two ways to tell them apart:
Alligators have a U-shaped snout, while Crocodiles have a more slender, V-shaped snout.
When an alligator closes it's mouth, you only see the top teeth. A Croc, on the other hand, flashes both upper and lower teeth when it's mouth is closed
Fun Facts About These Beasts:
Both alligators and crocodiles are reptiles of the order "Crocodylia"
Alligators and crocodiles are one of the oldest and most successful groups of predators.
Crocodilians, like the American alligator, have vertical pupils that open wide in low light, which allows them to be impressive nocturnal hunters.
The measurements of a
crocodilian fossil found in Texas leads researchers to believe the
animal was 49 feet long (could've eaten most dinosaurs at the time!