Can You Tell An Alligator From A Crocodile? Quiz

Question: I’m the more aggressive of the two. What am I?

Answer: Crocodiles are typically more aggressive than alligators.

Question: I’m gray or black coloured. What am I?

Answer: Alligators are gray or black coloured.

Question: My snout is narrow and V-shaped. What am I?

Answer: A crocodile’s snout is narrow and V-shaped.

Question: My teeth are usually not visible when my mouth is shut. What am I?

Answer: In alligators, the lower teeth are typically not visible when the mouth is shut.

Question: I prefer saltwater habitats. What am I?

Answer: Crocodiles are usually found in saltwater habitats.

Question: I’m olive or tan coloured. What am I?

Answer: Crocodiles are usually olive or tan coloured.

Question: My snout is broad and U-shaped. What am I?

Answer: Alligators’ snouts are broad and U-shaped.

Question: I prefer freshwater habitats. What am I?

Answer: Alligators prefer freshwater to saltwater habitats.

Question: Some of my lower teeth are visible when my jaw is shut. What am I?

Answer: In crocodiles some teeth in the bottom jaw appear when the mouth is shut, most notably the large fourth tooth.