What is Alligator?

Q: What is Alligator?


A: Alligator is a genus in the order Crocodilia.

Q: How many living species of alligator are there?


A: There are two living species of alligator: the American alligator and the smaller Chinese alligator.

Q: What are the other three species that make up the order Crocodilia?


A: The other three species that make up the order Crocodilia are caimans, gharials, and crocodiles.

Q: How old are the first alligators known to man?


A: The first alligators existed about 37 million years ago.

Q: Have there been other species of alligators that are now extinct?


A: Yes, there are older species of alligators that have become extinct.

Q: What are the differences between the American and Chinese alligators?


A: The American alligator is larger compared to the Chinese alligator, which is smaller.

Q: Is Alligator a common animal in the wild?


A: Alligator can be found in the wild, depending on the location, but they are not considered to be a common animal.

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