Reptile reproduction also depends on temperature. Only boas and pythons give birth to live young. The other species lay their eggs in a simple nest, and leave. The young hatch days to months later.

Unlike reptiles, amphibians lack scales, relying instead on their skin for protection and respiration. Amphibians lay eggs in water or damp environments. Amphibian eggs are soft and jelly-like ...

And sometimes both like the green anaconda. Nearly all reptiles lay eggs. They also breathe air like we do, so those who live in water must come up for air. As reptiles are cold-blooded they need ...

Turtles are classified as amniotes, along with other reptiles (including birds) and mammals. Like other amniotes, turtles breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in ...

To stay warm, they bask in the sun, whereas shade or water helps them cool down. Reptiles lay eggs with leathery or hard shells, though some give birth to live young. Touch their skin and you'll ...

To stay warm, they bask in the sun, whereas shade or water helps them cool down. Reptiles lay eggs with leathery or hard shells, though some give birth to live young. Touch their skin and you'll feel ...