Difference between a crocodile and an alligator

Deadly odds. And what about caimans?

1. Crocodiles more “V”-shaped head then alligators. Alligators have “U” rounded snout.
2. Maybe similiar but still from different reptile families.
3. Alligators live only in China and USA – you have much bigger chance to meet crocodile than alligator.
4. Alligators are more calm than aggresive “crocos”. They are waiting hunters.
5. The fourth tooth of a crocodile sticks out when its mouth is closed. In alligators, the upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw and completely overlaps it.
6. Crocodiles have salt glands on their tongue – so they can live in seawater. Alligators don’t like it (prefering freshwater).
7. Alligators have more dark skin, crocodiles are more lighter. Depends on their natural enviroment.
8. Alligators can often reach at least 14 or 15 feet in length. There was one “ultra” huge crocodile at 20 feeth lenght, but most of crocodiles are 4-5 feet long (african “dwarf” crocodiles are the most common of its kind).[!