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Reptiles

Reptiles are a group of vertebrates that includes crocodilians, lizards, snakes and turtles. There are about 8,000 species of reptiles alive today. Early reptiles diverged from other amniotes between 320 and 310 million years ago during the late Carboniferous Period. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of reptiles.
  1. Crocodilians (2)
  2. Squamates (19)
  3. Tuataras (1)
  4. Turtles (11)

Reptiles
Reptiles are vertebrates that colonized terrestrial habitats more extensively than their amphibian ancestors. This profile explores basic facts about reptiles including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other animal groups.

Facts About Reptiles
Learn interesting facts about reptiles and find out about their diversity, evolutionary history and the characteristics make them different from other animal groups.

The Basic Reptile Groups
The different types of reptiles are classified into four groups including crocodilians, lizards, snakes and turtles. This article explores reptile classification in order to better understand their diversity and common characteristics.

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