Reptiles of Asia

There are similar species, and subspecies of turtles, salamanders, and toads. Also the habitats of the amphibians and reptiles are very interesting to now. When you see them, you should know them descriptor of the turtles and salamanders and also the toads to. Can’t forget the natural history of these amphibians and reptiles. We can't forget how they reproduce. Amphibians and reptiles of Monroe County are interesting with these species, habitats, the funny looks, and the history of the animals.…

there are many different species of alligators and crocodiles, the American Crocodile and American Alligator will be compared and contrasted to ensure a more precise comparison. Crocodiles and Alligators are both large, predatory, aquatic dwelling reptiles that are part of the same order of animals, named Crocodylia. The American Alligator and American Crocodile, although similar in appearance, have inherent characteristics that set them apart. The physical characteristics of alligators and…

cooler environments (Pincheira-Donoso et al, 2008). However, Bergmann’s rule has only been shown in mammals and birds, but not necessarily for reptiles (Ashton e al, 2003). Only about 75 percent of ectotherms conform to Bergmann’s rule, however this number is under scrutiny and is believed to be lower (Pincheira-Donoso et al, 2008). In other cases, scaled reptiles known as…

It is often said that a story is only as good as its villain and, while argued by many, there is much truth in this statement. In the short story “Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston, the villainous figure is represented by Sykes, Delia’s husband, who abuses her not only physically but emotionally as well. His innate moral corruption makes him a clear candidate as the antagonist in the story. Hurston develops Sykes’ depravity using dialogue, symbolism, and flashbacks, and, in turn, she expresses the…

Lizards belong in a large class of animals called Reptilia, which contains over 8225 species. Reptiles are animals that are ectothermic (cold-blooded) vertebrates that breathe air. Most reptiles are oviparous (egg-laying) animals with the exception of some ovoviviparous (live-bearing) constrictor snakes and vipers, as well as a few lizard species. They are also theropods, vertebrate animals that have four limbs or are descended from animals with four limbs. Deciphering the lizard classification…

the presence beside him, its spirit, its heart, and it was no reptile, no cold thankless thing” (Boyle). When reptiles are described as “thankless” and “cold”, it makes me wonder how this description has become a universal reference for reptiles. When society thinks of reptiles as being “cold”, they attribute this description to the qualities of having a lack of affection, emotion, and warmth. On the other hand, this description of reptiles creates the question; can other animals show affection,…

1. The honey possum has a long pointed snout, a brush-tipped tongue, reduced jawbones and muscles, and pointed incisors and canines but small peg-like teeth. It also has ridges across the roof of its mouth. Explain how these adaptations relate to the animal’s diet, which is usually a mixture of nectar and pollen. 
 Answer The honey possum’s adaptations relate to its diet because they do not need massive jawbones and muscles to eat the pollen and nectar. Their long pointed snout and brush-tipped…

the other hand is very broad as carnivores they eat other animals though each snake eats varying animals based on their size for examples: i. Gartner snakes eat mice and such according to gartersnakes.info. ii. Western rattlesnakes feed on other reptiles, chipmunks, and prarie dogs according to…

The gopher tortoise is a large dark-brown to grayish-black terrestrial turtle with elephantine hind feet, shovel-like forefeet. The adult shell ranges in size of 5.9 to 14.6 inches long. It has a gular projection beneath the head on its yellowish, hinge less plastron or undershell. In comparison to females, males are generally smaller; with a larger gland under the chin, a longer gular projection, and more concave plastron. The gopher tortoise is seen as an important species in the…

As the Earth goes through time, we began to see that the species that were developing were slowly evolving into the modern day turtles that we see now. They began to lose their rough scaly shell with the N. argentina and the N.oweni and began to develop a more smooth texture, needed for swimming. This is where we discover the genus Meiolania (“small roamer”). The species within Meiolania have been known to be on earth until about 2000-3000 years ago living between the Oligocene-Holocene eras and…