Where crocodiles and alligators live?

Crocodiles and alligators belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians, which are the largest of the living reptiles. Of the 23 different species of crocodilians in the world, 2 species are native to the United States, and south Florida is the only place where both of these species coexist. read more

For alligators, the upper jaw is wider than the lower one, so when they close their mouths, all their teeth are hidden. Home base: Crocodiles tend to live in saltwater habitats, while alligators hang out in freshwater marshes and lakes. read more

This is usually due to the type of habitats crocodiles and alligators live in. Alligators tend to live in darker water, such as swamps, or slow-moving rivers. Yet crocodiles tend to live in lighter coloured waters, making a lighter skin-tone more suitable as camouflage. read more