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What are the differences between the crocodile and the alligator?
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The primary difference between a crocodile and an alligator is in their physical appearance. Crocodiles have longer, more slender snouts than alligators, with distinctive ridges along the top of the snout. Alligators also tend to be darker in coloration, often appearing brown or olive green while crocodiles may range from light tan to dark brown. In terms of diet, crocodiles primarily eat fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, whereas alligators prefer to consume larger prey such as turtles, mammals, and even other alligators. Additionally, crocodiles can swim faster and farther than alligators due to their webbed feet.