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Can you tell the difference?

Tarzan on an African elephant

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Difference between an Asian and an African elephant

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The Asian elephant can be distinguished from its African brother by its much smaller ears. It is also easy to train the Asian elephant. The African elephant is much more bad-tempered and aggressive than the Asian elephant.
When Tarzan rides into the African sunset, we notice that he is riding an Asian elephant and not an African elephant! Typical Hollywood!

Difference between a Crocodile and an Alligator

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Can you tell the difference between an alligator, which has a rounded snout, and a crocodile which features a sharper nose and interlocking teeth? Alligators inhabit only North America and China while the croc is much more widespread and can even live in salt water.

Difference between Cheetah And Leopard

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We can easily recognize the king of the jungle. , but can you tell the difference between a cheetah, with its long legs and blunt, non-retractable claws, tawny brown coat and round black spots, and the round-headed, short-nosed leopard, whose dark-spotted coat is yellow? The leopard is an excellent tree climber and swimmer - and the curse of farmers.

Difference between a Porpoise and a Dolphin

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You have a better chance of swimming with dolphins than porpoises as the former are more gregarious and curious than their smaller counterparts. Dolphins live twice as long as porpoises and are said to be very intelligent. However, if a pointed dorsal fin comes towards you, it would be much wiser to get out of the water rather than wait to tell the difference. After all - you may just encounter a shark!

Dorsal fin of a Shark and a Dolphin

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After you have scanned the article, answer the following questions:

1. What are the differences in appearance between:
   a. an alligator and a crocodile?
   b. an African and an Asian elephant?
   c. a cheetah and a leopard?
2. Can an alligator live in salt water?
3. Which lives the longer: a porpoise or a dolphin?
4. Why would it be wise to get out of the water if a pointed dorsal fin approaches you?

Answers

1. a. The alligator has a smaller snout than the crocodile and its teeth do not interlock.
   b. The African elephant has bigger ears and is easier to train than the Indian elephant.
   c. Cheetahs have longer legs than leopards, non-retractable claws and brown coats with round spots. Leopards have round heads and yellow coats.
2. No
3. The dolphin
4. A pointed dorsal fin in the water could mean a shark is approaching.

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