What is the difference between a croc and an alligator?
Crocodiles are the largest reptiles. Some species even reach a length of 6m (20ft). They build lairs on the banks of rivers, and when the water is tepid emerge to swim in the river. They catch prey at the unsuspecting moment when they come to the banks of the river to drink. They then drag the prey underwater so it drowns, and wedge it under a rock, or log so they can consume it. Usually just the eyes, back and nostrils of the croc are visible when they are in the river. Sometimes they will use their tails to hit the prey. They also eat fish and birds. They are capable of brief charges. The Nile Crocodile buries her clutches of eggs in sandy soil. These eggs require 60-100 days of incubation at 30°C (86°F). When the young are ready to emerge they call for the adults to release them. The mother will delicately carry the babies in her mouth to the safety of water. Alligators are smaller than crocs, and have a shorter, broader head. North American alligators grow to a length of about 3m (
