The American alligator has a large lizard-like body with four short legs and a long muscular tail. A gator's hide is rough and scaled. Even though alligators and crocodiles look very similar, they are different. Alligators have a broader and rounder snout, can live in cooler environments, and are usually found in fresh water environments. American alligators are one of the first success stories of how an endangered species can make a come back with the help of zoos, aquariums, and other conservation efforts. Watch the Florida native, the American alligator sunbathe in the coastal habitat in Morocco.