There’s one reptile in Michigan who’s a LONG way from home.
On Tuesday, officers in Hampton Township answered a call from residents who’d spotted what they believed to be an alligator. Once police showed up, however, they discovered it was actually a crocodile.
What’s the difference? Well, alligators have a wider snout and prefer freshwater, while crocodiles can live in fresh or saltwater and have a more V-shaped nose.
Authorities have no idea how the South American crocodile ended up in Michigan. To be safe, however, the department reports that the 3-foot non-gator is now hanging out at the Birch Run Zoo.