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- Are mammals better than reptiles?
- Are mammals or reptiles smarter?
- What makes reptiles different from other animals?
- Are reptiles friendly?
- Why reptiles are bad pets?
- Why are reptiles so successful?
- Do reptiles evolve faster than mammals?
- Are mammals more complex than reptiles?
- Are reptiles less intelligent?
- What's unique about reptiles?
Are mammals better than reptiles?
Mammals, birds and fish are among evolution's "winners," while crocodiles and other reptiles have ended up on the losing end, a new study suggests. "Our results indicate that mammals are special," said study leader Michael Alfaro of UCLA.
Are mammals or reptiles smarter?
Mammals are viewed smarter than birds and reptiles, while we think of less related species, like insects, as non-thinking machines. The reality is intelligence is a complex concept, difficult to define and hard not to base around our own abilities. Measuring intelligence is even more difficult.
What makes reptiles different from other animals?
Reptiles are cold-blooded animals. They have dry skin with scales. Indeed, what makes reptiles different from other animals is their dry, tough skin. Snakes, turtles, and crocodiles are all examples of reptiles.
Are reptiles friendly?
It's hard to think of a reptile as a creature that likes to be handled and loved, but there are many species that enjoy human interaction. Whether you're looking for a small lizard or a large snake, reptiles can be docile companions that will enjoy lying in your lap while you watch TV or read a good book.
Why reptiles are bad pets?
All pets have the potential of spreading zoonotic diseases, including reptiles. These illnesses can be spread by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites entering the mouth; they can also be spread through the air, or by a break on the skin. One of the most common diseases spread from reptiles to humans is Salmonella.
Why are reptiles so successful?
The success of this terrestrial vertebrate group is due in large part to the evolution of shelled, large-yolked eggs in which the embryo has an independent water supply. This advance, as well as the development of internal fertilization, enabled reptiles to be the first vertebrates to sever their ties with water.
Do reptiles evolve faster than mammals?
Warm-blooded (endothermic) mammals grow 10 times faster than cold-blooded (ectothermic) reptiles, and metabolise 10 times faster; in general doubling one's metabolic rate leads to a doubling in growth rate," Grady explains.
Are mammals more complex than reptiles?
Mammals' backbones are weird. They're much more complex than the spines of other land animals like reptiles. Scientists wanted to find out how these complex backbones evolved in the first place.
Are reptiles less intelligent?
Believe it or not, reptiles are fairly intelligent creatures. In fact, the intelligence level of some species of reptiles rivals that of birds, or even mammals! And research shows that these cold-blooded creatures are only getting smarter. ... Some of them are featured in your favorite Reptile Encounters programs!
What's unique about reptiles?
Reptiles are ectothermic or cold-blooded; meaning that they cannot control their own body temperature. They need to regulate temperature through interaction with their environment. All reptiles produce eggs. Most reptiles lay hard-shelled eggs, but there are a few that have live births.
