How are crocodiles and alligators similiar
Both are cold-blooded, swift, and dangerous
Crocodiles jaws
teeth stick out when the jaw is closed
Alligoators jaws
don't allow you to see their teeth when their jaw is closed
How are crocodiles and alligators different
Jaws, size, snout, where they live, and skin
Where are alligators found
warm coastal areas in the United States and China
Where can you find a crocodile
swamps and rivers of warm regions of the Americas. Aslo parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia
How big are alligaors
12 feet or smaller
How big are crocodiles
can grow to 20 feet long
Describe a crocodiles snout
thin and pointed like a sharp pencil
What is different about the snout of an alligator
It is larnge and rounded like a worn crayon tip
How can one distinguish a crocodile from an alligator when looking at their skin
The skin of an alligator is hard and smooth while the crocidile has hard, tough skin
What does it mean to be cold-blooded
To survive, cold-blooded animals need to be in surroundings that are warm enough for them to live- their body temperature stays the same that the surrounding is.