reptiles
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The dinosaurs were reptiles.
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The reptiles "love it in here," said Kate Thorne, who puts mats out for various species to shelter under.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Osteoderms vanished in most lineages, yet they kept reappearing, especially in reptiles.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The two men also tried to obtain more than 200 freshwater reptiles from Albert Bazaar of Louisiana, who was detained last week on animal trafficking charges, according to officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
There are cooperatively breeding insects, rodents, and even reptiles.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
There was a smell of reptiles and animals.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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