Chinese Alligator

Crocodiles and Alligators are often confused with because of the physical similarities. When an average person encounters a crocodile or alligator, it is most probable that they guess which animal it is and get it wrong. However, the only thing in common is the body structure. Not all of the similarities have to do with the similar physical shape of the crocodiles and alligator’s. In fact, the similarities go beyond. On the other hand, the differences deal with the most detailed dissimilarities between

The American Alligator is an amazing reptile, having survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Having been hunted almost for extinction, this reptile has made an amazing comeback in recent years. Inhabiting almost every body of water in Florida. American alligator are not considered endangered species, but these harsh looking creatures are threatened. There are two kinds of species of alligators. There is the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. Many people have a hard

Luc Warnke Mr.Hyer 13 December, 2016 Alligators on a Train As I am waiting for the baby train to pull up to the train platform over the loudspeaker I hear, “ Anyone waiting for the train it will be late due to a stampede of moose on the train tracks.” So as I’m waiting I look down the tracks and see the stampede of moose running towards me, so I pull out my laser gun from my pocket and start shooting at the stampede. When I kill all the moose the baby train rolls in and runs over all the moose throwing

“See you later alligator, not for a while crocodile” are lyrics from a ridiculed song, performed in the famous movie, Rock Around the Clock. In 1956, the song focused towards 50’s teens mocked for their foolish slang. The lyrics were thought to be unhinged; however, they do present some truth, alligators and crocodiles are in fact two separate reptiles. The two reptiles at a glance, look identical, but by turning attention towards their habitats, physical attributes, biological families, and habits

How Alligator Got His Brown, Scaly Skin. These two stood out from the others as strong tales with clear and powerful messages. After I compare the two plots, I will discuss the relevant parts of the respective cultures from which these stories originated. One of three reasons I like these two stories is that they are both very concise, direct, and to the point. Let’s use How Alligator Got His Brown, Scaly Skin as an example. A brief synopsis looks something like this: In the story, Alligator is a

The four groups of crocodilians are alligators, caimans, gharials, and crocodiles. What are main characteristics of crocodilian habitats? Watery habitats such as lakes and rivers Prefer freshwater habitats American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) Lives in freshwater swamps and marshes, and also in rivers and lakes. They can tolerate a little bit of salt but prefer fresh water. They can tolerate freezing weather for short periods of time but are better off in warmer weather. To live better

Alligators VS Crocodiles Chomp,chomp that's what both an alligator and a crocodile say.Have you ever just went up to your mom or dad while you were at the zoo?Did you tell them “look at that big alligator”well you probably did?Some people assume when you walk up to to a alligator or a crocodile it's a alligator.Well i'm going to save everybody's problems and this is how it all starts! Traits are basic characteristics they make one the thing common in ways.The usual length of a alligator is about

KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Crocodylia FAMILY: Alligatoridae GENUS: Alligator SPECIES: Mississippiensis One of the largest reptiles in the United States is the American Alligator. This alligator can grow up to 12 feet in length and weigh as much as 1 ton. Male alligators are commonly larger than female alligators. Both males and females have a thick “armored” body with embedded thick scales or bony plates called osteoderms, or scutes. They have four short, but muscular

million years. Florida is known for its large population of American alligators, which are often confused for the rare American crocodile. However, there are vast differences between the two species. Hunted for their hides and the changing of their habitat to

On October 19th 2017, my classmates and I had the opportunity to visit the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center. During our visit, we toured the facility and were privileged to have an employee inform us on the grand diversity of the species found in our region. Throughout the tour, we observed and discussed a variety of animals, however in this paper I decided to focus on five: The first species we encountered during our tour was a bobcat or Lynx rufus. The bobcat’s phylum is chordata and from