Alligator

Alligators are large reptiles belonging to the order Crocodilia. They are primarily found in the southeastern United States and the Yangtze River basin in China. Alligators have broader, more rounded snouts compared to crocodiles, and when their mouths are closed, most of their lower teeth are hidden within the jaw. They inhabit freshwater swamps, rivers, and lakes. Alligators are carnivores, feeding mainly on fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small mammals. They are powerful swimmers and adept diggers, capable of excavating ponds large enough to hold themselves.