Are alligators and crocodiles the same?

No, alligators have more of a stubby nose while crocodiles have a pointed nose. Also a crocodiles canine teeth can be seen while its mouth is closed while an alligators teeth cannot.

Alligator

Order : Crocodylia Family : Alligatoridae Subfamily : Alligatorinae

Crocodile

Order : Crocodylia

Superfamily: Crocodyloidea

Family : Crocodylidae