What came first crocodiles or alligators?

What came first crocodiles or alligators?

Crocodile vs. Alligator: What's the Difference? - RESTORASI ... Alligator and crocodile species can trace their ancestry back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Crocodiles first appear in the fossil record around 90 million years ago, while alligators emerged in the late Cretaceous, in the twilight of the dinosaurs' reign, around 65 million years ago.Jan 17, 2023