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Key Stage 1
Meaning
A reptile is an animal with a backbone that has dry scales and usually lays soft eggs on land.
About Reptiles
- Reptiles cannot keep themselves warm so they have to sunbathe to get warmer.
Examples
A crocodile is a large and dangerous reptile. | An iguana is a reptile that can be kept as a pet. |
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 |
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. |