The dinosaurs of prehistoric time were reptiles. Today snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, alligators and crocodiles are the only REPTILES alive.
Reptiles are alike in the following ways:
- They have dry, scaly skin.
- They have short legs or no legs at all.
- They breathe with lungs.
- They are cold-blooded.
- Reptiles are vertebrates -- they have backbones.
- Most young reptiles hatch from eggs, but not all do. Many snakes have live babies.
- Young reptiles look like their parents.
More about reptiles
- Reptile means "to creep".
- Some reptiles do not have legs (snakes).
- Many reptiles have claws on their feet.
- Reptiles that live in cold climates hibernate in winter.
- Most reptiles shed their skin as they grow.
- Reptiles do not eat as often as warm-blooded animals.
- Reptiles are all cold-blooded. When it is cold their bodies and blood become cold. When they lie in the warm sun their bodies and blood become warm.
Find out more about reptiles by using the links below.
Man, I like turtles.
 In fact Turtle Soup is my favorite.
But lately, I just can't seem to find any turtles. Have you seen any?
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