Crocodiles not the same as alligators.
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OceanGoddes
2010/04/08 20:23
They both spend their lives in swamps & rivers in warm climates, although they breathe air through nostrils on the top of their snouts. Caymans & gavials are their relatives. The simple way of telling them apart is that crocodiles show the fourth tooth in
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OceanGoddes
2010/04/08 20:26
Their lower jaw when their mouths are closed. Alligators, on the other hand, do not. It is probably wise not to go near enough to a live crocodile to find out, however, as they have been known to attack humans.
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Laketempest
2010/04/08 20:53
smiley very nice and informative topic! It is worth the reading
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chocolate.boy
2010/04/08 20:56
Nice info sweetu!
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-DeMoN_OvErLoRd-
2010/04/09 02:56
never smile at a crocodile
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Spektralflamez
2010/09/16 23:45
They look much alike
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The_Torpid
2013/05/26 09:57
I love those Strong Alligators!!
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InternetLord
2013/06/23 18:53
Nice post!
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Hareesh
2013/06/25 02:39
Sweet info. . .
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