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Crocodiles And Alligators
| Crocodies and Alligators are crocodilians. They are 2 different types of animals though. These are ancient animals, survivors of the "Age of Reptiles." |  |
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Alligators and Crocodiles bothe care
their young, which is unusual for reptiles. They are different by
there snout. Alligators have long broad snouts, when crocodiles have
long snout. Alligators also have bony plates in their skin and crocs
do not.
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Alligators live in Central and South America. Some live in China called Chinese Alligators, which are very far away from there families. They didn't even think they existed. Alligators live in and around water. They have their eyes and nostrils at the top of their head so they can sneak up on there prey, but still be able to see and breath. When diving, gators have a 3rd eyelid to protect their eyes, which is transparent so they can see. An important part of an alligator when diving is a flap of skin which turns off the mouth from the breathing tubes, allowing them to open their mouth to catch their food. Alligators grow fast so they won't be eaten as a baby. When hatched, they are 8in. and grow 12in. a year for a few years. They live to be 100. |
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Crocodiles are fearsome predators. They are found in Africa, tropical parts of Asia, and Austraila. They also live in southern florida to northern South America. Crocs with long snouts eat mostly fish. Crocs with broad snouts eat deer and cattle. The Nile croc eats fish to zebras. Little crocs eat small foods, and as they grow so does their food. Crocs sneak up on their prey with their excellent camouflage and the ability to stay still and move slowly. Crocodiles teeth get a firm hold on their prey, giving them an advantage. They can both swim quickly in water and crawl quickly on land. |
| Crocs live in
swamps in America, but also venture towards sea. They also live in
estuaries.
Crocodiles are ancient. They lived in the time of the dinosaurs and are still the same. They have lived for a long time, but their time is running out. |
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