Reptiles
What are 4 different types of animals in the family crocodilian?
Alligators, Crocodiles, Caiman, Gharial
What is one difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
Alligators have a "U" shaped jaw, and only teeth that show at the top of their mouth (going down).
Crocodiles have a "V" shaped jaw and teeth showing from the top and bottom (going up and down).
Are reptiles cold blooded or warm blooded?
cold blooded. They can't regulate their own body temperature.
What is a difference between lizards and snakes? (not including the number of legs).
- Snakes do not have eyelids.
- Lizards have an external ear.
What regions of Georgia do reptiles live?
All of them!
Why do gharials have a long snout?
So they can catch fish more easily.
What are turtle shells made out of?
keratin (the same thing as your fingernails).
How do lizards get out water from their bodies?
by sneezing
How many types of lizards are there?
over 5,000
How many snakes are venomous in Georgia?
6 (out of 46 types total in Georgia).
What are the 4 types of reptiles that we learned about today?
Crocodiles, Snakes, Lizards, Turtles
What is the difference between poisonous and venomous?
Poison is taken in through ones skin or must be swallowed. Venom is injected through teeth (fangs).
What do omnivores eat?
both plants and animals
What was the name of the box turtle that visited us?
Crush
What can a box turtle do that no other turtles can do?
Fully enclose themselves into their shell.
How many types of snakes can swim?
all of them