How many alligators would it take to overpower a crocodile?

Alligator and crocodile species vary greatly in size, but the question specifies the largest and strongest of each species, and presumably also the largest and strongest species. read more

You can produce a crude estimate by dividing out weights; by this measure, it would take two or three American alligators to take on a saltie. Given the tactical advantage that two of anything have over one of anything, I would say that two alligators could probably do it. read more

True crocodiles (Family Crocodylidae) and true alligators (Family Alligatoridae) didn’t evolve until the Late Cretaceous, toward the end of the “Age of Dinosaurs.” Deinosuchus, one of the largest croc-like animals of all time, was actually an early member of the alligator family. read more

How to Tell the Difference Between a Crocodile and an Alligator Three Parts: Observing Their Physical Differences Considering Their Natural Habitat Observing Their Personalities Community Q&A Alligators and crocodiles are commonly confused with one another, and the words are often used interchangeably. read more