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examples of reptiles
Reptiles: cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales (about 6,000 species) having limbs that are sometimes atrophied or absent.
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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.