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Facts about Reptiles
- Reptiles are found in every continent except Antarctica.
- Reptiles have existed for more than 300 million years.
- There are more than 8000 reptile species in the world.
- Reptiles are lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodiles as well as the lesser-known groups of tuataras and amphisbaenians.
- Reptiles have scales or horny plates that cover their body.
- You will often find reptiles lying in the sun on rocks and logs.
- They can rarely breath underwater.
- Reptiles are called cold-blooded because they can't regulate their own body temperature. Their body temperature is dependent on the external temperature.
- Most reptiles lay eggs which have leathery shells that are resistant to drying.
- As compared to mammals and birds, reptiles have neither fur nor feathers.
- The extinct dinosaurs were reptiles.
- Reptiles fertilize their eggs internally and don’t use water as a medium in which to lay eggs.
- A majority of reptiles have a three-chambered heart.
- Some reptiles produce live young.
- In most reptile species, the young are independent from the moment they've hatched.
Facts about Amphibians:
Frogs are unable to live in the sea or any salt water.
Frogs are able to lay 4,000 eggs at one time.
Frogs have webbed feet and long back legs which they use for jumping and swimming.
Frogs do not need to drink water, as they are able to absorb water through their skin.
A frog is able to change the color of its skin to match its surroundings.
The eyes and nose of a frog are located on top of its head.
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