Alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials have an ancient ancestry reaching back some 200 million years, to the time when reptiles dominated the earth. Today, there are many varieties of crocodilians existing in coastal, tropical zones the world over. We are all familiar with such identifiable features such as the long snout, powerful snapping jaws, and rough leathery skin. With 95 full color photographs, Alligators & Crocodiles offers a colorful look at the best-known survivors of the dinosaur age.