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Eli5: why is Florida the only state where alligators and crocodiles live side by side?
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Alligators are more tolerant of colder water and weather, and thus are found not only in Florida but in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Crocodiles are much more susceptible to cold and for that reason they are only found in Florida, and only in south Florida. They require consistent, year-round tropical temperatures. Even a cold snap in south Florida can kill crocodiles, while alligators may continue to thrive.