Alligator

Alligator

Context

A large reptile similar to crocodiles, primarily found in freshwater environments

Explanation

Reptiles distinguished from crocodiles by their wider snouts and being native mainly to the United States and China

Applications

Alligators are a common sight in the swamps of the southeastern United States.

Alligators tend to be less aggressive than crocodiles.

The alligator's diet consists mostly of fish, birds, and small mammals.