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examples of reptiles [4]

Reptiles: cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales (about 6,000 species) having limbs that are sometimes atrophied or absent.
examples of reptiles [4] Aquatic and land reptile found in hot regions; it has an elongated head, strong jaws, short legs and a powerful tail. Short-legged aquatic reptile found in North America and China; its head is shorter and wider than that of the crocodile. Medium-sized aquatic reptile found in Central and South America; it is less aggressive than the crocodile and the alligator.

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crocodile

Aquatic and land reptile found in hot regions; it has an elongated head, strong jaws, short legs and a powerful tail.

alligator

Short-legged aquatic reptile found in North America and China; its head is shorter and wider than that of the crocodile.

caiman

Medium-sized aquatic reptile found in Central and South America; it is less aggressive than the crocodile and the alligator.