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Learn all about the similarities and differences between crocodiles and alligators. Which animal has the world₂s strongest bite? What are scutes, and what function do they serve for alligators and crocodiles? Can a crocodile really live to be over 100 years old? What causes crocodile tears? What can we do to prevent poaching of these ancient creatures and ensure their long-term survival? These questions and more are covered in depth with detailed...
9) Reptiles
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Explores the world of reptiles, discussing lizards, snakes, tortoises, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, and tuataras.
10) Reptiles
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A brief introduction to the cold-blooded backboned, lung-breathing, scaled animals known as reptiles, which include turtles, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and snakes.
13) Alligators
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Explores the world of alligators, crocodiles, and their rare relative the gharial, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.
15) Reptiles
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"Alligators, crocodiles, and lizards are all amazing animals, and they are also all reptiles. Why are these cool creatures classified as reptiles and not amphibians, fish, or birds? Readers find the answer as they learn fascinating facts about what makes reptiles unique. Engaging main text is enhanced by eye-catching fact boxes and vibrant, full-color photographs of reptiles in their natural habitats."--amazon.com.
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Young Discovery Library volume 1
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and peculiar habits of crocodiles, including how to distinguish them from alligators.
20) The reptiles
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Program 1, Snakes: Snake experts, some of which have been bitten hundreds of times, hunt and handle these slithery creatures giving you insight into their biology and behavior. Also shows how snakes can be beneficial to humans.
Program 2, Lizards: The most diverse of the reptiles, the more than 4,000 different lizards include ones that can walk on water, dance on the sand, and change their appearance to suit their needs, or to save their lives. This...