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Reptiles
Characteristics of Reptiles
• Cold-Blooded
• Regulate their body temperature using the
  environment
• Can survive both on land and in water
• Most lay eggs
• Most have scales, none have hair or fur
• All lack external ears
Four main groups of reptiles
•   Crocodiles
•   Lizards
•   Turtles
•   Snakes
Crocodiles
•   Includes Saltwater and Freshwater
    Crocodiles, Alligators and
    Caymans.
•   Most often found in sub-tropical
    environments in swamps and
    rivers.
•   Can regulate their body
    temperature through controlling
    their blood flow
•   Can hold their breath and stay
    underwater for up to an hour.
•   One of the few reptiles that care
    for their young after they hatch.
Lizards
•   There are about 5,600 species of
    lizards on Earth.
•   Some species can drop their tails to
    escape predators.
•   They are found in every country in the
    world except for Antarctica.
•   Lizards don’t stop growing throughout
    their lives, and shed their skin when
    they outgrow it.
•   There are many different lizard species
    including Frill-necked lizards, Blue-
    tongues, Geckos, Water Dragons,
    Skinks, Chameleons and Monitors.
Turtles
•   There are over 300 different species of
    turtles including Leatherback Turtles
    (the largest species), Green Turtles
    and Loggerhead Turtles.
•   There are around 200 species of
    tortoises including the Galapagos
    Tortoise, Leopard Tortoise and Yellow-
    Footed Tortoise.
•   Turtles and tortises have a hard,
    protective shell and can they can
    retract their heads inside when
    threatened.
•   Turtles shells are made up of 60 bones
    which have fused together.
Snakes
•   There are more than 3000 species of
    snakes, with the largest being the
    Reticulated Python which can grow up
    to 14 metres long.
•   Snakes shed their skin several times a
    year as they grow.
•   Snakes are carnivorous (meat eaters)
    and eat insects, rodents, birds and
    other reptiles.
•   Snakes have very strong bodies which
    allow them to move along the ground,
    climb up trees and swim without the
    need for legs.
References
•   Australia Zoo. (2013). Reptiles: Check out our amazing reptiles! Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from
    http://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/reptiles/
•   BBC Worldwide. (February 20th, 2009). Curling Toes and Technological Advances- Space Age
    Reptiles- BBC Animals. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://youtu.be/NWH624jPW0w
•   BBC Worldwide. (16th January, 2009). How Snakes Move and ‘Run’- Serpents- BBC Animals.
    Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://youtu.be/zEto1-ZTbd4
•   Bioexpedition. (2013). Facts about lizards. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://bioexpedition.com
    /lizards/facts-about-lizards/
•   DiveAroundTube. (18th August, 2010). Sea Turtles Micro Documentary. Retrieved 12th April. 2013
    from http://youtu.be/aBjIQ5szcmI
•   Ducksters. Technological Solutions, Inc. (2013). Alligators and Crocodiles for Kids: Learn about
    these giant reptiles. Retrieved 12th April 2013 from
    http://www.ducksters.com/animals/alligatorcrocodile.php
•   Globalzoo. (23rd January, 2010). The Saltwater Crocodile, part 2. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from
    http://youtu.be/UiRf_eYihS4
•   Reptile Channel. (2013). All Turtle and Tortoise Species. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from
    http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-species/turtles-and-tortoises_all_landing.aspx
•   Science Kids. (2013). Fun Snake Facts for Kids. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from
    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/snake.html

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  • 2. Characteristics of Reptiles • Cold-Blooded • Regulate their body temperature using the environment • Can survive both on land and in water • Most lay eggs • Most have scales, none have hair or fur • All lack external ears
  • 3. Four main groups of reptiles • Crocodiles • Lizards • Turtles • Snakes
  • 4. Crocodiles • Includes Saltwater and Freshwater Crocodiles, Alligators and Caymans. • Most often found in sub-tropical environments in swamps and rivers. • Can regulate their body temperature through controlling their blood flow • Can hold their breath and stay underwater for up to an hour. • One of the few reptiles that care for their young after they hatch.
  • 5. Lizards • There are about 5,600 species of lizards on Earth. • Some species can drop their tails to escape predators. • They are found in every country in the world except for Antarctica. • Lizards don’t stop growing throughout their lives, and shed their skin when they outgrow it. • There are many different lizard species including Frill-necked lizards, Blue- tongues, Geckos, Water Dragons, Skinks, Chameleons and Monitors.
  • 6. Turtles • There are over 300 different species of turtles including Leatherback Turtles (the largest species), Green Turtles and Loggerhead Turtles. • There are around 200 species of tortoises including the Galapagos Tortoise, Leopard Tortoise and Yellow- Footed Tortoise. • Turtles and tortises have a hard, protective shell and can they can retract their heads inside when threatened. • Turtles shells are made up of 60 bones which have fused together.
  • 7. Snakes • There are more than 3000 species of snakes, with the largest being the Reticulated Python which can grow up to 14 metres long. • Snakes shed their skin several times a year as they grow. • Snakes are carnivorous (meat eaters) and eat insects, rodents, birds and other reptiles. • Snakes have very strong bodies which allow them to move along the ground, climb up trees and swim without the need for legs.
  • 8. References • Australia Zoo. (2013). Reptiles: Check out our amazing reptiles! Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/reptiles/ • BBC Worldwide. (February 20th, 2009). Curling Toes and Technological Advances- Space Age Reptiles- BBC Animals. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://youtu.be/NWH624jPW0w • BBC Worldwide. (16th January, 2009). How Snakes Move and ‘Run’- Serpents- BBC Animals. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://youtu.be/zEto1-ZTbd4 • Bioexpedition. (2013). Facts about lizards. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://bioexpedition.com /lizards/facts-about-lizards/ • DiveAroundTube. (18th August, 2010). Sea Turtles Micro Documentary. Retrieved 12th April. 2013 from http://youtu.be/aBjIQ5szcmI • Ducksters. Technological Solutions, Inc. (2013). Alligators and Crocodiles for Kids: Learn about these giant reptiles. Retrieved 12th April 2013 from http://www.ducksters.com/animals/alligatorcrocodile.php • Globalzoo. (23rd January, 2010). The Saltwater Crocodile, part 2. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://youtu.be/UiRf_eYihS4 • Reptile Channel. (2013). All Turtle and Tortoise Species. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-species/turtles-and-tortoises_all_landing.aspx • Science Kids. (2013). Fun Snake Facts for Kids. Retrieved 12th April, 2013 from http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/snake.html

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