Jungle Crocodile Safari

  
Jungle Crocodile Safari

We were on the  Tarcoles River, Costa Rica. We had a tour by Jungle Crocodile Safari
which gave us the opportunity to observe American Crocodiles, with sizes over four meters
long, iguanas and basilisks in their natural environment, along with more than a hundred
twenty different species of resident and migratory, terrestrial and coastal birds.

Our guides offering wide educational information on the crocodiles and the ecology of 
this wonderful natural refuge, while facilitating us the opportunity to photograph and
film the wild life at a very short distance.

Everyone one was excited about how close we were to the Crocodiles.  Some were hugh.

Alligators and crocodiles are both large, lizard-shaped reptiles with powerful bites, 
but they have some key differences, including:

Snout shape

Alligators have a broader, rounded snout with a U-shape, while crocodiles have a
narrower, more pointed snout with a V-shape. 

Jawline

Alligators have a wider upper jaw, so their teeth are mostly hidden when their mouths
are closed. Crocodiles have upper and lower jaws that are more or less the same size. 

Color

Alligators are usually dark green, gray, or black, while crocodiles are more grayish-green
or olive. 

Habitat

Alligators are typically found in freshwater habitats, while crocodiles are usually found
in coastal, brackish, and salt-water habitats. 

Behavior

Crocodiles are typically more aggressive than alligators. 

Bite strength

Crocodiles tend to have a stronger bite than alligators. For example, the Nile crocodile's 
bite is 5,000 pounds per square inch (psi), while an American alligator's bite is 2,125 psi.
For comparison, a human's bite force is about 162 psi. 

Speed

Full-grown crocodiles can reach top land speeds of 15 to 22 miles per hour.