Crocodile vs Alligator: What's The Difference
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Alligators and crocodiles are both reptiles in the Crocodilia family, but they have several differences in appearance, habitat, and diet
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Alligators have a broad, rounded snout, while crocodiles have a narrow, pointed snout
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Alligators have a wider upper jaw, so their teeth are mostly hidden when their mouths are closed
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Crocodiles have upper and lower jaws that are similar in size, so their teeth are always visible
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Alligators are usually darker in colour, while crocodiles are more grayish-green
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Alligators are found in freshwater habitats like marshes, swamps, rivers, and lakes
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Crocodiles are found in coastal, brackish, and salt-water habitats like ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps
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Alligators have a bite force of about 2,500 pounds per square inch (PSI). Crocodiles have a bite force of up to 3,700 PSI
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