All About Reptiles
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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.
A lizard catches some sun to warm up.
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When they get too cold they can hang out in the sun to warm themselves up.
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Some creatures that belong to the reptile group of animals are snakes, alligators, crocodiles, tortoises, lizards, etc.
A crocodile's back has
large bumpy scales.
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Snake Scales
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Scales protect their bodies.
Scales can be hard or soft, large or small.
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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!
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