Crocodiles vs Alligators vs Gharials: Know the key differences, conservation status, habitat and distribution

The article highlights the distinct adaptations and conservation statuses of crocodiles, alligators, and gharials. Crocodiles with their V-shaped snouts and salt glands thrive in saltwater, alligators prefer freshwater with U-shaped snouts, and gharials, known for thin snouts, reside in freshwater rivers. Gharials are critically endangered, while crocodiles and alligators remain vulnerable.