reptiles

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1. A class of scaly vertebrates that usually reproduce by laying eggs. Lizards, snakes, turtles, and alligators are reptiles. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.

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The dinosaurs were reptiles.

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Dr. Kiat, an ornithologist who studies feathers, explains that dinosaurs split from other reptiles about 240 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

There, Qatar Airways operates the Live Animal Center, a massive temperature-controlled facility featuring dedicated quarters for cats, dogs, birds and reptiles, alongside 24 horse stables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authorities said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

It was one of the last major undeveloped wetlands in Southern California and a breeding and feeding site for 370 bird species, along with fish, reptiles, rabbits, foxes, coyotes and other animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

According to police, the reptiles were captured unharmed and later released into a nearby canal.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen