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Three Crocodilian Snouts
Look at the shape of each snout and where the teeth show when the mouth is closed. Crocodiles, alligators or caimans, and gharials each have a different pattern.
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In the picture
- The slender snout with one lower tooth showing through a notch.
- The broad blunt snout with only upper teeth showing.
- The very long thin snout with many small teeth along the closed jaw.
Examples
- At a zoo, an alligator rests with its wide rounded snout near the water.
- In a nature book, a crocodile shows a small lower tooth in its notch.
Key takeaways
- Snout shape and visible teeth help tell these animals apart.
- Crocodiles show a lower tooth in a notch, while alligators and caimans usually show only upper teeth.
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