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What are the differences between the crocodile and the alligator?
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The main difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that crocodiles have longer, more pointed snouts than alligators. Crocodiles also tend to be larger and heavier than alligators. Alligators typically have thicker skin than crocodiles, which helps them better resist cold temperatures. Crocodiles have fewer teeth than alligators, but their teeth are much sharper and they can use them to tear prey apart.