Animal Facts 🤔: Caiman Edition 🐊
So, the crocodiles that Klaus forgot. 🐊 And yes, he's basically a crocodile, no matter how you divide the families. The difference between real crocodiles, alligators and caimans is an optical one: in real crocodiles, the teeth of the upper jaw bite between those of the lower jaw.
So, the crocodiles that Klaus forgot. 🐊 And yes, he's basically a crocodile, no matter how you divide the families. The difference between real crocodiles, alligators and caimans is an optical one: in real crocodiles, the teeth of the upper jaw bite between those of the lower jaw. The fourth tooth at the bottom is always visible, even when the mouth is closed. In alligators and caimans, on the other hand, the teeth of the upper jaw overlap those of the lower jaw from the outside. When the mouth is closed, no tooth is visible. Now you know.