Alligators and crocodiles, despite their shared ancestry and similar appearances, possess distinct characteristics. Their snouts, jaw structures, sensory organs, and skeletal features differ ...

What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.

This critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.