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All About Reptiles

 

So what makes a reptile a reptile? 

The two biggest clues are:
   1) they are cold-blooded, and 
   2) they are covered in scales.

 


A turtle finds some shade to cool down.
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Being cold-blooded means that their bodies react to the temperature of their surroundings. When they get too warm, they can go into the water or shade to cool off. 

 

When they get too cold they can hang out in the sun to warm themselves up.


A lizard catches some sun to warm up.
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Some creatures that belong to the reptile group of animals are snakes, alligators, crocodiles, tortoises, lizards, etc.


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A crocodile's back has
large bumpy scales.
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Scales protect their bodies.
Scales can be hard or soft, large or small. 


Snake Scales
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Reptiles are born on land and are born with strong instincts, so they are on their own at birth.  Just think, no parents to nag them about cleaning their rooms!

 

Take a Break!
On-Line Jigsaw Puzzle:   Alligator
On-Line Jigsaw Puzzle:   Lizard
On-Line Jigsaw Puzzle:  
Snake

 


 

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