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Species that are closely related to the Chinese alligator
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American alligator (
Alligator mississippiensis
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The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator is considered to be a living fossil, having survived on Earth ...
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Spectacled caiman (
Caiman crocodilus
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A relatively small to medium sized crocodilian, the spectacled caiman is named for the bony ridge between the front of the eyes, w...
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Black caiman (
Melanosuchus niger
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This impressive aquatic hunter is the largest of all alligator species, with reports of individuals measuring six metres. The bla...
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