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 2 · Telling the two giants apart
gertrude Florida Everglades Giants
In the Everglades where fresh and salt collide, the gator and the croc swim side by side.
Fun Fact
Endless teeth: Alligators can grow and lose up to 3,000 teeth in their lifetime, with new teeth constantly waiting to replace old ones.
Glossary
snout (noun)
The projecting nose and mouth of an animal. Everglades alligators possess broad, U-shaped snouts, whereas native crocodiles have narrower, V-shaped ones.
The projecting nose and mouth of an animal. Everglades alligators possess broad, U-shaped snouts, whereas native crocodiles have narrower, V-shaped ones.
Gossip
Which physical feature is cooler: the crocodile's tooth or the alligator's snout?
Quiz
Why can American crocodiles survive in saltwater while American alligators struggle to stay there long-term?
Quiz
Which tooth of an American crocodile remains visible on the lower jaw when its mouth is closed?