At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that stretches back more than 200 million years.

Alligators and crocodiles may look like prehistoric twins, but their differences run deeper than their armored skin. From snout shapes to toothy grins, each has unique traits shaped by millions of ...

American crocodiles, once near extinction, now number between 1,500 to 2,000 adults, primarily in South Florida. Though shy by nature, crocodiles are predatory animals and people should use caution ...

Florida is the only state where both alligators and crocodiles naturally live. American crocodiles are native to Florida and are a federally protected threatened species. But many Floridians are not ...

Spectacled caimans in South Florida are mainly found in manmade habitats such as canals, artificial ponds/lakes, and ditches.

At first glance, alligators and crocodiles may look alike, but there are several distinct differences if you look closer. They are both large reptiles with tough skin, lizard-like bodies, stubby legs, ...