A crocodile is a reptilian animal, it is an amphibian specie, this is because it lives on both land and water. A crocodile is ecothermic and cold blooded. Its is similar looking to an alligator, except for some very detailed physical characteristics. A crocodile has a longer, pontier snout, while an alligator has a more rounded snout. When an alligator has its mouth shut, you won't see any of its teeth. In contrast, when a crocodile has its mouth shut, its back teeth stick up over the top lip, showing off a toothy grin. This creature, is olive green in color and uses this adaptation as a way to camouflage and eat its prey