A cobra rearing up with its hood spread in golden savanna grassland.

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Animals

Reptiles & Amphibians

Cold-blooded animals that evolved to live in almost every habitat on Earth. Reptiles and amphibians have scaly skin, lay eggs, and thrive in deserts, jungles, swamps and waters worldwide.

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Most reptiles are cold-blooded, meaning they rely on the sun to warm their bodies.

Snakes can unhinge their jaws to swallow prey much larger than their heads.

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Amphibians like frogs start life in water as tadpoles, then grow legs and move onto land.

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Some poison dart frogs are so toxic that just touching them can harm a predator.

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Reptile Science3 Stages in the Life Cycle of a SnakeDiscover how leathery snake eggs hatch into tiny hunters ready to rule the wild. Frogs & Toads3 Types of Amphibians and Their Distinguishing FeaturesFrogs leap, salamanders creep, and caecilians burrow. Discover their unique features! Reptiles & Amphibians39 Species of Snakes Found in IndianaIndiana has 39 snakes! Only 4 are venomous. Find out which ones they are and why they are safe. Reptiles & Amphibians45 Snake Species That are Found in LouisianaSpot 45 snakes in Louisiana swamps! Learn to ID just 7 venomous friends safely. Turtles & CrocodiliansA Complete List of the Different Types of Turtles With PicturesSnap, swim, and stomp! Discover 300+ turtle types in this colorful guide. LizardsA List of Different Types of Lizards With Facts and PicturesDiscover 26 amazing families of lizards and their crazy habitats! Reptiles & AmphibiansA List of the World's Biggest Snakes With Stunning PicturesDiscover the world's longest and heaviest snakes in stunning detail! LizardsA Stunning List of Different Species of Chameleons With PicturesDiscover 9 amazing chameleon species and their wild color tricks! Turtles & CrocodiliansAlligator vs. Crocodile: How to Tell Them ApartSnout shape and teeth reveal which reptile is which! Reptile ScienceAmazing Facts About Snake Eggs and Really Useful Identification TipsFind leathery snake eggs hidden in warm soil with these easy tips. Reptiles & AmphibiansAn Incredible List of Nonvenomous Snakes With PicturesMeet 85% of snakes: friendly, legless friends that squeeze, not bite! Ancient DinosaursAn Overview of Long-necked Dinosaur Species With Amazing PicturesMeet giant sauropods with necks longer than buses! Discover these gentle giants. LizardsBone-chilling Facts About the Agama LizardWatch a blue and orange agama lizard fight for territory in Africa. SnakesCrazily Interesting Facts About Blue Racer SnakesMeet North America's fastest snake: the shimmering blue racer! SnakesEncyclopedic Information About the Red Racer SnakeMeet the speedy red racer, a whip-like snake that stands tall to spot snacks! Reptile ScienceExamples of Cold-blooded AnimalsLizards bask in the sun to stay warm! SnakesFacts about Copperhead SnakesMeet the copperhead: master of disguise with a secret yellow-wiggling tail trick! Frogs & ToadsFacts About Sonoran Desert Toads You Never KnewMeet the giant toad with a secret poison shield! Turtles & CrocodiliansFacts About the Largest Alligator Ever Recorded That'll Blow You AwayA massive 19-foot gator found in Louisiana will blow your mind! Ancient DinosaursFacts About Triceratops That Will Make Your Blood Run ColdDiscover the 3-horned giant that scared T. rex with its massive shield and sharp horns. Frogs & ToadsFrog Habitat Facts With Stunning Pictures of Their DwellingsDiscover where frogs live, from trees to mud, in this fun habitat guide! Reptiles & AmphibiansGiganotosaurus vs. Megalosaurus: 2 Carnivore Giants ComparedMeet the heavyweight champs of the dinosaur world! Reptiles & AmphibiansHow Snakes Digest Their FoodSnakes swallow whole and shrink their guts! Discover the wild secret. SnakesIncredibly Useful Tips to Identify a Garter (Garden) SnakeSpot the colorful stripes of a friendly garden snake in your backyard today!

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