Reptiles (lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles) and amphibians (frog, toads and newts) are easily confused because we find both groups of animals on land and in water. They both have backbones and are "cold-blooded," Which means that their blood temperature changes with the surrounding temperature. They are also very different from each other. Amphibians breathe through their special wet skin as well as with their lungs, but reptiles only breathe through their lungs. Notice their dry scaly skin. All amphibians live on land and in water but not all reptiles live in the water. Amphibians feed mainly on insects but most reptiles have sharp teeth and claws for catching and eating animals. A few reptiles, such as turtles, eat plants. Amphibians lay their eggs in water. Tadpoles, like small black fish, hatch out of the eggs and slowly change into adults. Reptiles lay their eggs on land. When the young reptiles hatch out they look just like their parents.
Long-necked Tortoise
This "snake"-necked turtle lives in rivers. Its long neck helps it to hunt fish, snails and shrimp among the rocks.
Fire Salamander
(6-13 inches/15-32 cm long)
This salamander lives near streams in the forest. It hunts insects and earthworms at night.
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