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Reptile

Key Stage 1

Meaning

A reptile is an animal with a backbone that has dry scales and usually lays soft eggs on land.

Singular Noun: Reptile
Plural Noun: Reptiles
Adjective: Reptilian

About Reptiles

Reptiles cannot keep themselves warm so they have to sunbathe to get warmer.

Examples

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A crocodile is a large and dangerous reptile. An iguana is a reptile that can be kept as a pet.
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A gecco is a climbing reptile An adder is a venomous reptile.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A reptile is an animal with a backbone that has dry scales and usually lays soft eggs on land.

Lifecycle of Reptiles

Eggs Hatchling Adult
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A reptile starts its life in a soft egg, usually buried underground. A baby reptile hatches and its parents abandon it so it has to find its own food. This hatchling is a baby turtle. An adult reptile can have its own offspring. This adult is a turtle.