Authorities in South Florida are urging residents to use extreme caution after a dog was attacked and killed by a crocodile early Thursday morning in South Miami. Police advised residents, pet owners and visitors to stay vigilant around canals, waterways and ponds, keep pets leashed and away from the water, and closely supervise children. The American crocodile is protected by state and federal law, and the public should not attempt to injure, capture, harass or relocate one. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recommends staying at least 20 feet away, avoiding waterways at night, never feeding crocodiles and fighting back and making noise if attacked. American crocodiles and alligators can be distinguished by several traits. Crocodiles are leaner with long, pointed snouts, while alligators have bulkier bodies and wider, rounded snouts. Crocodiles also have a lower tooth that remains visible when their mouths are closed, while alligators' corresponding tooth is hidden. Crocodiles tend to be lighter gray or olive and favor South Florida's coastal and brackish waterways, while darker alligators are more common in freshwater lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the state.
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