Reptiles:- live and breed mostly on land , although a few live in water. Snakes, lizards, crocodiles and turtles are all reptiles.
Reptiles are cold-blooded, which is why they need to live in warm climates. They have scaly , waterproof skin and most of them lay eggs with tough protective shells.
Fact
- chameleon lizards can look in two directions at once
- if a lizard's tail is broken off it can usually grow a new one.
Amphibians:- are a group of animals that spend part of their lives in water and part of their on land. Frogs, toads , newts and salamander are all examples.
Amphibians have moist slimy skin they always live near fresh water because they must return there in order to breed. There are swimming frogs, burrowing frogs, climbing frogs and even flying frogs that can glide from tree to tree
Fact
- ancient Egyptians thought crocodiles were sacred.
- They mummified (preserved) thousands of them.