What’s the difference?

Alligators and crocodiles – they are the world’s largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of the dinosaurs but if you would like to learn what the difference is between them then this book is for you.

I discovered that the word “crocodile” comes from the word krokodeilos (kro-KO-day-los), which means “lizard” in Greek and the word “alligator” comes from the word el lagarto (L la-GAR-toe), which means lizard in Spanish.

I also learnt something new. I discovered that there are two different kinds of alligators and fourteen different kinds of crocodile and the only place in the world were you will find them both together is the southern tip of Florida and the Florida Keys. They can swim up to 6 miles an hour and can stay underwater for as long as two hours.

So if you want to learn more take a look at Alligators and Crocodiles. They are amazing creatures but don’t get too close!