They are cold-blooded animals that utilize little energy when they move. They cannot regulate their own internal body temperature, and must rely on external heat sources such as the sun. They also do not have to eat as much or as often as mammals and other warm-blooded animals, despite the fact that alligators and crocodiles are known for their carnivorous eating habits. As reptiles, both animals have tough, scaly hide. According to Bryner, crocodiles have longer and thinner snouts than alligators. The teeth of a crocodile are visible, even when the crocodile's mouth is closed, while alligator teeth are invisible until the mouth is
They are cold-blooded animals that utilize little energy when they move. They cannot regulate their own internal body temperature, and must rely on external heat sources such as the sun. They also do not have to eat as much or as often as mammals and other warm-blooded animals, despite the fact that alligators and crocodiles are known for their carnivorous eating habits. As reptiles, both animals have tough, scaly hide. According to Bryner, crocodiles have longer and thinner snouts than alligators. The teeth of a crocodile are visible, even when the crocodile's mouth is closed, while alligator teeth are invisible until the mouth is