Alligator vs Crocodile: Alligators and crocodiles are two of the most famous reptile species on the planet. At first glance, most people think they look the same: long bodies, powerful tails, sharp ...

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.

For decades, South Florida's waterways have been home to two native giants: alligators and crocodiles. But a third large reptile has quietly been moving in, and researchers say it's spreading into ...