“The magnificent turtle is an aquatic reptile with a tough leathery shell and flippers.”

Reptiles:

A reptile is a class of animals characterized by having air–breathing lungs, a backbone, and a skin covered with scales. They are cold–blooded and have scales covering their bodies. Reptiles typically lay eggs on land. Examples of reptiles can be see in the list below.

  • Alligator (noun): a large reptile with a long, powerful jaw and sharp teeth, found in tropical and subtropical regions.
  • Chameleon (noun): a small lizard with the ability to change colour, found in warm climates.
  • Crocodile (noun): a large reptile with a long, powerful jaw and sharp teeth, found in tropical and subtropical regions. Crocodiles are slightly larger than alligators and have long v-shaped snouts.
  • Gecko (noun): a small lizard with adhesive toe pads, found in warm climates.
  • Iguana (noun): a large tropical lizard with a long tail and spiny crest, found in Central and South America.
  • Lizard (noun): a reptile with a long body and tail, typically found in warm climates.
  • Monitor (noun): a large lizard with a long neck and tail, found in warm climates.
  • Python (noun): a large snake found in tropical and subtropical regions.
  • Skink (noun): a small lizard with a long body and tail, found in warm climates.
  • Snake (noun): a long, limbless reptile with a scaly body, found in warm climates.
  • Tortoise (noun): a land-dwelling reptile with a hard shell, typically found in warm climates.
  • Turtle (noun): a reptile with a hard shell, typically found in water.
  • Viper (noun): a venomous snake with a triangular head, found in warm climates.

What’s The Difference Between A Tortoise And A Turtle?

The main differences between a tortoise and a turtle are in their shells and behavior. Turtles typically have lighter, flatter shells than tortoises, which are usually more dome shaped. Turtles also tend to be more aquatic and move faster than tortoises. Tortoises, on the other hand, are typically terrestrial and much slower–moving.

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