ALLIGATORS & CROCODILES

Alligators and Crocodiles are reptilian relatives but are distinguished by the width of the snout. Alligators have fatter, rounder snouts than crocodiles.

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Caiman

Caiman, a four-legged reptile of the alligator family. Caimans closely resemble alligators in appearance, with long, thick, tapering tails and elongated snouts.

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  • Amazing Animals: Alligator Quiz
    Amazing Animals: Alligator Quiz

    Lurking in southern swamps from the Carolinas to Louisiana, alligators' place in folklore is both well-established and well-deserved. Get too close to one, and you'll find that their predatory abilities are no tall tale. What makes them so dangerous? See more »

  • What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
    What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

    Every once in a while, you'll hear about a giant reptile sneaking into suburbia. But have you ever wondered whether that's an alligator or crocodile leisurely drifting in your swimming pool? See more »

  • Alligator
    Alligator

    Alligator, a large reptile that inhabits swamps, rivers, lakes, and marshes. There are two species of alligators. See more »

  • Caiman
    Caiman

    Caiman, a four-legged reptile of the alligator family. Caimans closely resemble alligators in appearance, with long, thick, tapering tails and elongated snouts. See more »

  • Crocodile
    Crocodile

    Crocodile, the largest of living reptiles, found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. See more »

  • Gavial
    Gavial

    Gavial, or Gharial, a large reptile related to the crocodile. The Indian gavial is found near rivers in Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. See more »

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