Turtle Vs Alligator

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Have you ever wondered what are the similarities and differences between an alligator snapping turtle and an american alligator? They have similar diets,traits,and a habitat crave for freshwater. Although, there also many differences between the two. For example, both reptiles have a way of protecting themselves, but each animal has a different trait that does just that. Both the turtle and alligator have traits that help them survive in the wilderness.They have shields,jaws,and traits,but each one of these is different for each reptile. The alligator snapping turtle has a spiked shell

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