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oz4real83:
Thanks for the educative and interesting threads. I always follow ur threads. There is an argument in one thread currently on,although it isnt ur thread but I want ur opinion. The thread is about crocodiles,alligators and monitors. The OP used google as evidence that alligators are only found in America and china in the whole world. I also confirmed it in google. But in reality,I found it to be a big lie!!! I stay in Benin city. There are lots of alligators in our local markets here which were never imported from America or China. I even went to various markets and took picture evidence. But some were still adamant all because '' google said no alligators in Africa''. Below are some of my pics. Please I want ur opinion. Thanks

Explorers:
Though ive not seen any, but alligators and crocodiles are commonly confused with one another, and the words are often used interchangeably.

Although they look similar, there are a few key physical characteristics that can help you easily distinguish between crocodiles and alligators.

Differentiating between the two is the problem.


Alligators live only in the southeastern USA and eastern China, whereas crocodiles can be found right across the world in Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America and Central America.

If you are in the USA, then you are far more likely to encounter an alligator than a crocodile.

But U.S is the only country having both.

Pictured, U shaped is the Alligator and V shaped is crocodile.


http://m.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Difference-Between-a-Crocodile-and-an-Alligator

https://owlcation.com/stem/Whats-the-difference-between-alligators-and-crocodiles?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5244721199

jagugu88li:
That may be the case on record but these days you never know.

You are right, but just using anaconda as a study.

They exist only in South America except if smuggled or exported to other countries.

Mayor21:
The Tiger is the real king of the jungle.
Bigger, faster, stronger and more tactical than the Lion.

yorhmienerd:
Please sir, can you post a link to a topic you once created - the most abandoned places in the world(Something like that)

Thanks.

Explorers:
There are 23 species of crocodiles and most of them are endangered because of poaching.

Crocodiles and alligators are not the same.

Crocodiles are larger, have V-shaped jaw and some of their teeth can be seen even when the jaw is fully closed.

Alligators are smaller, they have U-shaped jaw and their teeth are not visible when jaws are closed.

Explorers:
Pictured, U shaped is the Alligator and V shaped is crocodile.

scarr:
www.nairaland.com/attachments/5510010_20170617063648_jpeg33ce9bbb569cf922dd737107522bfef5
Explorer which way na

Only you will post, only you will still oppose your own post

Explorers:
Polar bears are the world’s largest land predators.

scarr:
Because the market women call it alligators doesn't make it alligators 99.99% of what you see in Nigeria are crocs

somehow:
So the 00.01% is?

kunlesehan:
You're correct. very correct.

MrUmaRu:
That one na lie

Explorers:
They lived millions of years ago according to science.

Explorers:
Though ive not seen any, but alligators and crocodiles are commonly confused with one another, and the words are often used interchangeably.

Although they look similar, there are a few key physical characteristics that can help you easily distinguish between crocodiles and alligators.

Differentiating between the two is the problem.


Alligators live only in the southeastern USA and eastern China, whereas crocodiles can be found right across the world in Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America and Central America.

If you are in the USA, then you are far more likely to encounter an alligator than a crocodile.

But U.S is the only country having both.

Pictured, U shaped is the Alligator and V shaped is crocodile.


http://m.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Difference-Between-a-Crocodile-and-an-Alligator

https://owlcation.com/stem/Whats-the-difference-between-alligators-and-crocodiles?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5244721199

UrennaNkoli:
have you heard of gharial?