Crocodile or Alligator - What’s the Difference?
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2. Look at the Snout - What Shape Is it?
If you’re not sure, look at the heads of both reptiles. The crocodile’s snout is V-shaped and rather narrow. The alligator’s snout is U-shaped, wide and long. Its face is much thicker and wider.
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