In the ultimate turf war,
two of the most dangerous reptiles
duel for control of the swamp.
See which reptile reigns.
The blazing sun has finally set,
and our competitors are both
in the mood for an evening hunt.
Unfortunately, the alligator
didn't get the memo.
This spot’s taken.
Camouflaged in the murky water,
the crocodile watches
in stony silence.
He can't believe
the alligator's audacity,
but these two don't usually
cross paths.
It's time for a turf war.
The croc isn't wasting any time.
As the alligator passes,
the crocodile lunges,
leaping out of the water
for maximum shock factor.
Surprised, the alligator stumbles,
slamming under the water.
It's one of nature's
deadliest predators.
Crocodiles measure 7 m (23 ft)
in length and can weigh
over 454 kg (1,000 lb).
With a lifespan of 70-100 years
and fossils dating back
110 million years,
it's safe to say this is
one resilient reptile.
Crocs like warmer climates and live
in the Americas, Africa,
Asia and Australia.
Swimming in the open ocean or
fast-moving rivers,
these reptiles have a gland on
their tongues that expels
excess salt and allows them
to live in saltwater.
Crocs have a conical,
V-shaped snout
with sharp teeth designed
for ripping and tearing.
They are grey, green and brown
to blend into their environment.
Saltwater crocs also have specialized
peripheral vision, which scatters light
and helps them
see better underwater.
Crocodiles are fearless.
They hunt big game like buffalos
and hippos and even
fight lions for fun.
This competitor doesn't need
a reason to argue.
He just feels like it.
The scariest stat is that these beasts
kill 1,000 humans each year.
Not to mention,
other deaths that go unrecorded.
You can blame the Nile crocodile
for the majority of cases.
But what happens when
the croc picks on something
that's roughly his size?
The alligator thrashes,
struggling against his opponent.
The croc has the gator in his jaws,
but he hasn't bitten down just yet.
If the gator can escape
the croc's lethal bite,
he may stand a chance of surviving.
Mustering his brute strength,
the alligator pushes back hard,
attempting to flip
the croc under the water.
Since the second challenger is
regularly mistaken for his opponent,
chances are he's
pretty threatening too.
Measuring more than 4 me (14 ft)
from nose to tail and
weighing up to 454 kg (1,000 lb),
the alligator is a beast
in its own right.
Hailing from
North and South America,
this famous reptile
prefers freshwater
swamps and marshes,
and can survive the colder
temperatures in places
like North Carolina.
Alligators' ancestors originated
in the late Cretaceous period,
at least 66 million years ago.
These fearsome reptiles have a broad,
flat, U-shaped snout,
and a mighty bite force
of 17,237 kPa (2,500 psi).
Using their powerful,
cone-shaped teeth,
the alligator crushes its prey
rather than tearing it apart.
Alligators aren't overly aggressive,
and they have no thirst for killing.
They feed on small mammals,
fish and other reptiles.
But they will fight
and even cannibalize
a fellow gator that gets in their way.
When they interact with humans,
alligators typically avoid conflict
unless we provoke them or
they're protecting their eggs.
This fighter will need to dial up
his fury for tonight's match.
The crocodile chomps down
on the alligator's head!
The alligator struggles,
bravely using his tail as he attempts
to regain his balance.
He knows every trick in the book,
and he has a sinking feeling that
the crocodile is gearing up to use
his most fearsome move of all.
Will the gator be able to roll
with the croc's punches?
If the crocodile wants to secure
the win he'll have to use
his signature move, the death roll.
Brutal and lethal, crocodiles will
bite to secure an attacker or prey.
Then the croc holds the victim close
and rolls in the water,
rapidly gaining momentum.
The force is enough to crush bones
and pull limbs from their sockets.
But the croc isn't the only one
with this showstopping skill.
Alligators also use the death roll,
especially when fighting
their own kind.
It's possible this gator can give
the croc a taste of his own medicine.
With a whopping bite force
of 25,510 kPa (3,700 psi),
the croc clamps down
even harder on the gator,
holding him steady.
While both competitors can hold
their breath for hours under the water,
the smaller and less aggressive alligator
doesn't stand a chance.
They may be lookalikes,
but there's no mistaking
tonight's champion.
The crocodile wins!
Are you looking for more
nonstop croc action?
Next up, the crocodile takes
on another territorial titan,
the hippo!
We'll see who wins
on another round of VS.