Crocodiles

Narrow, pointed snout 4th tooth shows when mouth

is closed Prefers saltwater habitats Adults grow to 23 feet long Lighter in color (tan and

brown)

Both Reptiles Rough, scaly skin Cold-blooded Bury eggs in sand

or mud Young eat worms

and insects Adults eat mammals Swim by sweeping

their tails Breathe air Tip of nose and eyes

are seen above water Protected by state and

Federal laws

Alligators

Broad, blunt snout Teeth do not show when mouth is closed Prefers freshwater habitats Adults grow to 15 feet long Darker in color (greyish - black)

Foldable Venn Diagram

Cut on the horizontal line above. Then fold on the dotted lines bringing the edges of the two pictures together. This will cover

the information in the “Both” column until the two outside sections are pulled out to show how the reptiles compare. See illustration below.

As an extension activity, have the students create their own Foldable Venn Diagram by comparing bats and birds or toads and frogs.

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