Alligators and crocodiles do look similar but there are several physical characteristics that differentiate the two giant reptiles. Scientists separate alligators‚ crocodiles‚ and their cousins‚ caimans and gharials‚ according to differences in their skulls‚ scales‚ and teeth. The most easily observed difference between alligators and crocodiles is the shape of the head. The crocodile’s skull and jaws are longer and narrower than the alligator’s. The American alligator‚ Alligator mississippiensis
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The Green Sea Turtle. Introduction: The Green Sea Turtle is one of only 7 species of sea turtle‚ with all being in danger of becoming extinct. It is one of the largest sea turtles and has the highest migratory area. This report will cover from its physical description through to the specific role that it plays in the environment‚ as well as solutions to bring the creature to a least concern of extinction. Animal Profile: The Green Sea Turtle’s carapace (shell) has a mottled brown top‚ with
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omnivores. Description Did you know these turtles have four flippers two in the front and two in back? They use the front two flippers to help them swim. They use the back two flippers to dig a hole to lay their eggs. Green Sea Turtles are reptiles‚ reptiles have dry scaly skin and lay eggs that are soft shelled. You probably know these turtles are slow on land but green sea turtles can go twenty miles per hour underwater. Usually the turtles shell measures thirty to forty seven inches. The shell
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Red Ear Sliders have been a favorite pet of children for many decades. Baby Red Ear Slider Turtles have been outlawed for sale in the United States since the 1970’s. They must be at least 4" in order to buy one in the United States. However‚ many people find them in the wild as a pet. This is often the first pet turtle for many kids due to their hardiness and lifespan. It is common for a Red Ear Slider to live 20-40 years and can grow to 12 inches. They are more friendly and interactive than other
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eats small fish‚ snails‚ crustaceans and insects. The adults eat fish‚ crabs‚ turtles‚ snakes‚ and small mammals. The American alligator young eats small invertebrates‚ insets‚ small fish‚ and frogs. Adults eat fish‚ turtles‚ mall mammals‚ birds‚ reptiles‚ and small alligators. The invader Burmese pythons eats raccoons‚ opossums‚ white tail deer‚ bobcats‚ rabbits‚ foxes‚ and been reports of alligators.Mammals like white tail deer eats grass. Bobcats eat white tail deer‚ rabbits‚ turtles‚ raccoons
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the humans for sport‚ though this has largely declined in the US in recent years.7 In other places‚ such as Cuba and Central America‚ poor economies have driven people hunt crocodiles for food.7 In contrast from the predators of the crocodile‚ the reptile lives in harmony with many similar species. Most species of crocodile tolerate one another and live in harmony when habitat and resources are not limited. Furthermore‚ as one might expect‚ in Florida‚ the American crocodiles have coexisted with their
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Lesson 5: Live vs. Hatched Big Ideas of the Lesson Some animals are born alive. Some animals hatch from eggs. Mothers take care of their babies when they are little. Many baby animals cannot take care of themselves. Abstract This lesson focuses on identifying how animals are born. Children read a book and watch videos about life cycles and animal mothers. They make a chart of animals that hatch from eggs and animals that are born alive. Grade Level Context Expectation(s) Children
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vertebrates? (3 marks) The different groups are reptiles‚ birds‚ mammals‚ fish and amphibians 5) Can you name 2 features that each of the following groups of vertebrates have to enable them to classified into their groups:- • Mammals – Produce milk and give birth to live young • Birds – Most of them fly and all have solid egg shells • Fish – Have gills and live under water. • Amphibians – Have moist skin and lay soft‚ fragile eggs. • Reptiles – Have dry‚ scaly skin and lay eggs which are not
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Freddy Connors Mr. Jones Marine Science 22 November 2013 Loggerhead Sea Turtle The Loggerhead Sea Turtle is a beautiful creature that many marine biologists in today’s world love to study. It is the world’s largest hard shelled turtle‚ belonging to family Cheloniidae. Its scientific name is Caretta Caretta. The Loggerhead can be found all around the world in many different habitats. Although they are the most abundant marine turtle in the U.S.‚ they have been on the threatened species list
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Dinosaurs are the first reptiles appeared during the Jurassic era where the lime stone strata were identified in the Jura Mountains within the European Alps. This was during the Triassic period approximately 230 million years ago and the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for 135 million years from the beginning of the Jurassic and till the end of the cretaceous era. Jurassic means 201 years ago and cretaceous means 66 million years ago. The word dinosaurs means terrible lizard from the Greek language
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