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American Alligator vs Blanding's turtle

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

American Alligator

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

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Blanding's turtle

Blanding's turtle

Emys blandingii

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Size

American Alligator

American Alligator

4.6 m

Human

1.75 m

Blanding's turtle

Blanding's turtle

0.27 m

American AlligatorBlanding's turtle
Weight68–450 kg0.9–1.4 kg
Length1.8–4.6 m18–27 cm
Top Speed17 km/h–
Lifespan35–50 yrs70–80 yrs
Incubation65 days60 days
Offspring20–50 6–15
DietCarnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationSedentaryResident
Habitatswamp, Wetland, River, ForestWetland, Lake, River, Grassland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAlligatoridaeEmydidae
OrderCrocodiliaTestudines