Chapter 1
The Everglades meeting grounds
Chapter 2
Telling the two giants apart
Chapter 3
The delicate rules of coexistence
Chapter 4
Threats to the shared sanctuary
Ch 2 · Telling the two giants apart
BETA
gertrude Sort these reptiles to discover the only place where crocodiles and alligators coexist.
gertrude Florida Everglades Giants
In the Everglades where fresh and salt collide, the gator and the croc swim side by side.
gertrude Crocodiles possess specialized glands that allow them to thrive in salty ocean water.
Quiz
Which tooth of an American crocodile remains visible on the lower jaw when its mouth is closed?
Quiz
Why can American crocodiles survive in saltwater while American alligators struggle to stay there long-term?
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.