To the Editor of the "Norra-Cuina Dairy News."
Sin,—We have been very interested in reading Mr. A. de C. Sow-orby's article on "The Yangtze" Alligator," and may we please make a few inquiries concerning alligators. Mr. Sowerby says:—"One frequently hears the question asked, What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Apart from certain differences in the skull, which need not be discussed here, the chief difference between these two members of the family is that in the alligator the fourth tooth from_the front in the lower jaw fits into a pit in the upper jaw. whereas in the crocodile the sane tooth fits into a notch, and is visible from the exterior of the animal's head.
We would like to know, does one have to, employ a dental glass and ask the creatures, politely, to open their mouths? Or let them have their bite, Sand take an impression from the jaw?
We are etc., Moransuan SwNakes.
Mokanshan, Ang. 20,
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