Reptiles
Animals with scaly skin that lay eggs on land. They are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperature changes with the environment.
What is it?
Reptiles are a group of animals that includes turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and birds (yes, birds are reptiles too!). They have dry, scaly skin and most lay eggs with a leathery shell. Reptiles are cold-blooded, so they need to bask in the sun to warm up. Turtles are a special kind of reptile with a hard shell for protection.
Why it matters
Reptiles have been around for over 300 million years. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Learning about reptiles helps us understand evolution and how animals adapt to different environments.
Where you've seen it
This list grows as you capture more reptiles.