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About Reptiles
Reptiles are a class of cold-blooded, air-breathing amniotes that are typically covered in scales or scutes. This diverse group includes turtles, crocodilians, snakes, lizards, and tuataras.
Reptiles have existed for over 310 million years, witnessing the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. Today, they live on all continents except Antarctica, from deserts to rainforests, and from freshwater to marine environments.
Fun Facts about Reptiles
- • Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate body temperature.
- • Some lizards can detach their tails when caught by predators and regrow them later.
- • Crocodiles have barely evolved since the time of the dinosaurs.
- • Some sea turtles can live to be over 150 years old.
- • Chameleons can move each eye independently.
- • Snakes don't have eyelids; they have a transparent scale protecting their eyes.