Alligators Compare And Contrast
Coming face to face with a huge crocodile or alligator, mouth full of teeth, just waiting to devour its next meal is not a pleasant thought to most people and might leave them thinking “crikey!” So for this reason, people often regard crocodiles and alligators as being one in the same. Although crocodiles and alligators do seem quite similar, upon further examination one would find that there are many differences between them such as the shape of jaw, placement of teeth, and habitat. One of the easiest and most effective ways to tell alligators and crocodiles apart is by their snout. Alligators have a wide, U-shaped, rounded snout. Crocodiles have a longer, more pointed, V-shaped nose. The broad snout of alligators is designed for strength,
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Alligators have a low tolerance for salt, and so the majority of alligators live in freshwater. They can only handle being exposed to salt water for a small length of time, but will sometimes live in brackish water. Alligators reptiles favor calmer waters and primarily live in swamps and marshes. They can also be found in rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water. Alligators require a sufficient amount of prey, mud, and vegetation when choosing a place to live and generally prefer to live in warmer climates. Although they are most active in warmer weather, alligators can survive through freezing temperatures if they are in the water. To do this, they must keep their nostrils above the frozen surface so that they can still breathe while their bodies are trapped in the ice. Crocodile territory includes a large variety of water, ranging from saltwater, fresh water, or brackish water. These cold-blooded creatures flourish in tropical habitats where they can bask in the sun year-round. Some species, such as the American crocodile in the Florida Everglades bathe in salty swamps and brackish coastal waters. Most other crocodiles prefer freshwater rivers and ponds. Some make themselves at home in man-made water environments such as reservoirs, canals and ditches. Water provides relief from the heat and camouflage while hunting. Crocodiles prosper in wetland environments where they have a plentiful supply
Alligators have a low tolerance for salt, and so the majority of alligators live in freshwater. They can only handle being exposed to salt water for a small length of time, but will sometimes live in brackish water. Alligators reptiles favor calmer waters and primarily live in swamps and marshes. They can also be found in rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water. Alligators require a sufficient amount of prey, mud, and vegetation when choosing a place to live and generally prefer to live in warmer climates. Although they are most active in warmer weather, alligators can survive through freezing temperatures if they are in the water. To do this, they must keep their nostrils above the frozen surface so that they can still breathe while their bodies are trapped in the ice. Crocodile territory includes a large variety of water, ranging from saltwater, fresh water, or brackish water. These cold-blooded creatures flourish in tropical habitats where they can bask in the sun year-round. Some species, such as the American crocodile in the Florida Everglades bathe in salty swamps and brackish coastal waters. Most other crocodiles prefer freshwater rivers and ponds. Some make themselves at home in man-made water environments such as reservoirs, canals and ditches. Water provides relief from the heat and camouflage while hunting. Crocodiles prosper in wetland environments where they have a plentiful supply