Almost all reptiles are cold-blooded (the only warm ... Reptiles have adapted to almost every type of environment on Earth. Many lizards thrive in arid deserts, where their scales help retain ...

It is hard to know exactly how many species of reptile there are today, as new ones are being discovered and named all the time. It is thought though that there are around 10,000 different types ...

Squamata: This group includes many lizards and all snake species. Examples include crested geckos, Komodo dragons and hognose snakes. Testudines: From the leatherback sea turtle to land-dwelling ...