In the animal kingdom, there are seven living classes in the phylum Vertebrata. The Palomar College shares detailed information on each of these classes. Includes examples and photos as well as a follow-up quiz.
Introduction to the characteristics found in different animals and using the book: Feathers and hair, what animals wearAuthor:Jennifer Ward; Jing Jing Tsong
This Georgia Aquarium resource is about the Mourning Gecko. An all female species, the mourning gecko is parthenogenetic, meaning it can reproduce without males.
This PBS Nova site lists a table of contents on subjects involving the Crocodile. How did they outlive the dinosaurs? What makes them tick? What are the different types of crocodiles?
Meet the African spurred tortoise and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Meet the American alligator and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
This resource offers information about the Blue Tongue Skink, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
This resource offers information about the Eastern Box Turtle, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
Meet the Gila monster and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Meet the green anole and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
Meet the Western Pond Turtle and discover unique facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and conservation.
In this video segment from NatureScene, discover some reptiles in the swamp forest ecosystem at Congaree Swamp National Park. [2:53]
This resource provides detailed information about the boa, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
This resource provides detailed information about the Galapagos tortoise, as well as several pictures.
This resource provides detailed information on the Komodo Dragon. It contains several photos and a video.
This resource provides detailed information about the python, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
This resource provides detailed information about turtles and toroises, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
Smithsonian Education presents Reviled and Revered: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers and Crawlers. Get the facts about reptiles and amphibians. Learn about their unique characteristics, as well as explore why we love or hate them. Students will appreciate the excellent photographs and background information. Teachers will love the series of five lesson plans, complete with student handouts, discussion questions, lesson extensions, curriculum standards, and a resource list.