Crocodiles tend to have V-shaped faces, while alligators sport shorter, U-shaped snouts. Gators also have darker, greener skin than their tannish brown counterparts. In terms of geography, crocodiles are much more common, inhabiting a good chunk of the eastern hemisphere and Central America. read more
Alligators and Crocodiles Have Different Snouts One of the main differences between alligators and crocodiles is the snout. The alligator's is broader and shaped like a U, whereas the crocodile’s is longer and narrower and more V-shaped. read more