Reptiles

Domain: EukaryaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: Reptilia

Characteristics Ectotherm (cold-blooded) Scales and Claws Reproduce by eggs that are hard

The boa constrictor can give birth to live young – eggs develop inside the mother

Taxonomy: Order Squamata Lizards and Snakes

Taxonomy: Order Testudines Turtles and Tortoises https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpV7NIJTxD0

255 years old!

(unconfirmed)

Taxonomy: Order Crocodilia Alligators and Crocodiles

Some differences: Crocodiles are better adapted for sea water

and are more aggressive Alligators have shorter wider snouts; only

found in US and China

Habitat Live mainly on land Some live in water – sea turtles Warm, arid environments (like the

desert)

Reproduction Most lay eggs on dry land – hard shells Some are viviparous – meaning they

give birth to live young https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1kFiehGh9s

Save the Bog Turtle Bogs – wetland that is covered with a

wet spongy ground called peat.

Save the Bog Turtle Marsh – wetland covered with grasses Swamp – wetland covered with trees

Sea Turtles – a dying species Turtle voyage - http://

www.conserveturtles.org/trackingmap.php?id=103

Why are we tracking sea turtles? What does the term “international waters”

mean? And why is that important for sea life? http://

www.conserveturtles.org/seaturtleinformation.php?page=conservation

Activity – sea turtle data