Pawpedia · Animal groups
Reptile
Cold-blooded animals with backbones and scaly skin; most lay eggs.
What is a reptile?
Turtles, crocodiles, snakes and lizards are reptiles. Their scaly skin holds in water, so many can live in dry places.
Reptiles can't make their own body heat. They warm up by basking in the sun and cool down in shade or water.
