Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park

A video captured by Taylor Bonachea shows an intense confrontation between two reptiles—an alligator and a crocodile—snapping, biting, and hissing at each other. Witnesses near the Shark Valley Observation Tower could be heard gasping as they watched the dramatic scene unfold.

Bonachea believes the reptiles were fighting over a basking spot.

Big Picture:

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, South Florida is the only place in the world where the American crocodile and the American alligator coexist in the wild.

Key Differences:

• Snout Shape: Alligators have a U-shaped snout, while crocodiles feature a more pointed, V-shaped one.
• Color: Alligators are typically black, whereas crocodiles are usually lighter in color, ranging from grayish to brownish hues.