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Wildlife Monographs - Living Dinosaurs
The book ranges from the thorny devil in Australia to crocodiles and everything in between. The book looks at the habitat range, breeding strategies and survival techniques of this fascinating array of animals and showcases extraordinary reptiles from the three meter long Komodo dragon to the gentle giant tortoises of the Galapagos.
Leaping lizards—the Cat and Co. explore the world of reptiles!
The Cat in the Hat travels the globe—in his trusty crocodile car—to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons, chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards—a virtual Who’s Who of the World’s Most Remarkable Reptiles. Young readers will slither in delight!
Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage.
Discovery School - Jeff Corwin Experience: Reptiles in the U.S. and South America
Travel across the United States and to South America to view some of Jeff's favorite cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates. The reptiles you'll see include rattlesnakes, cottonmouth snakes, white alligators, crocodiles, matamatas, green anacondas, bushmasters, and ridleys.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Reptiles
In this episode, the Science Guy offers a look into the cold-blooded world of reptiles. Their blood, unlike human blood, varies according to the temperature of their surroundings, which explains why snakes and lizards bask in the sun. Bill Nye inserts his trademark humor into this scientific discussion to create a fun learning atmosphere.
