Where alligators and crocodiles meet
Chapter 1
The Everglades meeting grounds
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Chapter 2
Telling the two giants apart
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Chapter 3
The delicate rules of coexistence
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Chapter 4
Threats to the shared sanctuary
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Where alligators and crocodiles meet
Ch 3 · The delicate rules of coexistence
gertrude The Everglades
Gator in the fresh, croc in the salt, Everglades holds them both!
Fun Fact
Natural thermometer: For alligator eggs, temperatures of 93°F produce males, while temperatures of 86°F or lower produce females.
Glossary
coexistence (noun)
The state of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place. In the Florida Everglades, freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles share the same waterways through habitat partitioning.
The state of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place. In the Florida Everglades, freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles share the same waterways through habitat partitioning.
Quiz
How would you describe the general temperament of the American crocodile compared to other crocodile species?
Gossip
Would you rather study nesting habits or hunting techniques of these giant reptiles?
Quiz
Which of these animals is a common prey item for the American alligator but rarely eaten by crocodiles?