Examples
They regularly shed what?
The outer layer of their skin
T or F: Without fur or feathers for insulation, they cannot stay warm on a cold day
Reptiles are in what phylum?
Chordata
What river did the crocodile we spoke about live in?
The Nile River
3 ex. of reptiles
Crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles or tortoises
T or F: Reptiles have sweat glands
False
They have development in what two areas?
Heart & Brain
Name two animals a crocodile will eat if it runs into it...
Examples: zebras, small hippos, porcupines, birds, and other crocodiles
EASY QUESTION: What letter does crocodile start with?
C
T or F: like birds and mammals, reptiles maintain a constant internal body temperature
What is the protective layer around the eggs called?
The amnion
T or F: The Nile Crocodile is the deadliest animal on the planet.
False
Their metabolism depends on what?
The temperature of the enviornment
How do they regulate their temperature on a cold day?
They move into sunny spots outside
Fill in the blank: Reptiles are ____-breathing vertebrates
Lung-breathing
How many people die a year because of the Nile Crocodile?
200 people