People often confuse crocodiles and alligators, lumping the species together in the same family of reptiles. Although they share many similarities, there are several differences between alligators ...

Alligators have a broader, rounded snout and crocodiles have a more pointed, triangular snout. The crocodile appeared to be the aggressor during the altercation as the alligator attempted to walk ...

A parkgoer captured a rare moment between a crocodile and an alligator ... the two by looking at their snout shape and coloring: According to the USGS, alligators have a U-shaped snout, while ...

Anyone encountering either reptile can distinguish between the two by looking at their snout shape and coloring ... also suggest that owners of small pets living in areas with crocodile and alligator ...