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Differences Between Crocodiles and Alligators

  • Alligators have rounded snouts
  • Crocodiles have longer snouts
  • Crocodiles tend to be more aggressive
  • Alligators are usually dark green or black
  • Crocodiles are larger, sometimes weighing up to 1000 pounds
  • Alligators, on average, weigh 500-700 pounds as adults
  • Crocodiles are usually longer too, about 4-6 feet extra
  • Alligators jaws close downward
  • Crocodiles jaws close from the bottom upwards
  • Crocodiles have sharper teeth
  • Alligators have rounded teeth
  • Alligators can live in colder climates
  • Alligators are much faster
  • Alligators will see you later
  • Crocodiles will see you after a while