Reptiles
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Reptiles are cold blooded animals. All reptiles have scales and breath air. Common reptiles are: crocodiles, alligators, lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises.
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Crocodiles are very strong reptiles. Crocodiles have the strongest bite out of all the animals in the world. Crocodiles swim to catch prey and they eat fish. Crocodiles keep their eyes above the water so they can see what’s going on above. Crocodiles stay still in the water so they can’t be seen and then they strike!
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Alligators look like crocodiles but they have some differences. Alligators have round, U shaped snouts while crocodiles have V shaped snouts. Alligators are sometimes called gators. Gators are less aggressive than crocodiles. Alligators prefer freshwater and crocodiles prefer saltwater.
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Lizards are reptiles that have smooth, dry skin. Some lizards are the size of pennies and others are huge! Some of the most well-known lizards are iguanas, geckos, chameleons, and Komodo dragons. Most lizards are carnivores, but some are herbivores. Chameleons are omnivores meaning they eat plants and meat. Some lizards are poisonous like the Komodo dragon and Gila monster, but most aren’t. Here is a picture of a Gila monster.
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Snakes are long, thin reptiles that have no arms and no legs. Snakes have no teeth, so they can’t chew their food, so they swallow it whole. Snakes have flexible heads so they can swallow prey bigger than their head! Snakes shed skin when they’re body gets too big for their bodies.
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Turtles are reptiles with an amazing protection! They have large shells on their backs. When a predator attacks they pull their head, arms, legs, and tail into their shells. Turtles are air breathers but they spend most of their lives underwater. Turtles come out of the waters to lay eggs. They dig big holes in the sand and lay the eggs inside. When the turtles hatch they get out of the hole and head to the water.
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Tortoises are not turtles but similar. Tortoises are not able to swim but they can hold their breath for a long time. Tortoises are bigger than turtles but they are slower.
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