Chinese alligator: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Yangtze alligator • Alligator sinensis • Tu Long

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Adult Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) lying on sandy ground with its full body and tail visible.

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)

Illustration of a Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis), an endangered species, showing a dark, armored body and broad snout, with a length of about 200 centimeters or 79 inches.

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