Snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians, and birds are reptiles. Like all vertebrates, reptiles have bony skeletons that support their bodies. Scales help prevent reptiles from losing water through their skin. The leathery or hard shells on their eggs protect the young from drying out while they grow inside the egg.
Most reptiles can live their entire lives on land and reproduce in dry habitats. Some types of reptiles such as sea turtles and penguins are adapted to living in water, but even these species come onto land to lay their eggs. All reptiles also have lungs, so even those living in water must come to the surface to breath air. Reptiles are found living in all habitats but are more common in warm, tropical places.
Did you know that tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises? We checked in with one of our zookeepers, Katie Gregory, to give us a rundown on how to distinguish the differences between turtles and tortoises.
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