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Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?Turtles nearly always lay their eggs on sandy beaches. -- Answer: On the beach -- #Science Con Dao, Tier Wallpaper, Animal Wallpaper, Turtle Wallpaper, Nature Wallpaper, Wallpaper Desktop, Photo Wallpaper, Akumal Beach Resort, Belize Beach

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Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?Turtles nearly always lay their eggs on sandy beaches. -- Answer: On the beach -- #Science

While there are not a lot of reptiles that migrate, there is one that migrated 12,774 miles over 647 days! What reptile is it that holds this record for the longest reptile migration?The leatherback turtle, the largest of all turtles, migrates vast distances between breeding and feeding areas. One was tracked traveling a distance of 12,774 miles! -- Answer: Leatherback Turtle -- #Science Reptiles, Amphibians, Mammals, Animal Species, Endangered Species, Sea Turtle Facts, Sea Turtles, Thailand Beach, Sea Turtle Species

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While there are not a lot of reptiles that migrate, there is one that migrated 12,774 miles over 647 days! What reptile is it that holds this record for the longest reptile migration?The leatherback turtle, the largest of all turtles, migrates vast distances between breeding and feeding areas. One was tracked traveling a distance of 12,774 miles! -- Answer: Leatherback Turtle -- #Science

The oldest recorded land animal was a tortoise named Adwaita, approximately how old was Adwaita when he died? Carbon dating has confirmed that Adwaita was approximately 256 years old when he died in 2006. -- Answer: 250 years old -- #Science Sulcata Tortoise, Giant Tortoise, Tortoise Pictures, Bristol Zoo, Student Login, Animal Facts

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The oldest recorded land animal was a tortoise named Adwaita, approximately how old was Adwaita when he died? Carbon dating has confirmed that Adwaita was approximately 256 years old when he died in 2006. -- Answer: 250 years old -- #Science

Excluding hibernation, about how long can a turtle stay under water without breathing (usually while sleeping)?Active turtles can stay down for only about 30 minutes, and hibernating turtles have been known to stay underwater for months! However a non-hibernating turtle can only stay underwater for a maximum of 7 hours. -- Answer: 7 hours -- #Science Puzzle Of The Day, Green Sea Turtle, Under The Sea, Jigsaw Puzzles, Sleep, Animals, 7 Hours, Scuba Diving

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Excluding hibernation, about how long can a turtle stay under water without breathing (usually while sleeping)?Active turtles can stay down for only about 30 minutes, and hibernating turtles have been known to stay underwater for months! However a non-hibernating turtle can only stay underwater for a maximum of 7 hours. -- Answer: 7 hours -- #Science

What is the oldest and most prehistoric reptile alive today?The tuatara is the only remaining member of the order sephenodontia. It is also known as the living fossil due to its similarity to dinosaurs evolutionarily speaking. -- Answer: Tuatara -- #Science Reptiles Facts, Les Reptiles, Reptiles And Amphibians, List Of Animals, Rare Animals, Animals Of The World, Strange Animals, Wild Animals

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What is the oldest and most prehistoric reptile alive today?The tuatara is the only remaining member of the order sephenodontia. It is also known as the living fossil due to its similarity to dinosaurs evolutionarily speaking. -- Answer: Tuatara -- #Science

What is the primary purpose for a snake having a forked tongue?Snake tongues have the ability to detect chemicals in the air, much like our sense of smell. Having a forked tongue enables them to detect the smell from two points giving them a depth perception, similar to that provided by our eyes. -- Answer: To detect chemicals in the air from two points providing "depth perception" -- #Science Lizards, Snakes, Depth Perception, Physics And Mathematics, Frogs, Tongue, Chemicals, Primary

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What is the primary purpose for a snake having a forked tongue?Snake tongues have the ability to detect chemicals in the air, much like our sense of smell. Having a forked tongue enables them to detect the smell from two points giving them a depth perception, similar to that provided by our eyes. -- Answer: To detect chemicals in the air from two points providing "depth perception" -- #Science

Nearly all reptiles have this many chambers in their hearts.Nearly all reptiles (with the possible exception of the crocodile) have a three-chambered heart. -- Answer: 3 -- #Science Zoo Animals, Animals And Pets, Animals Bugs, Pictures Of Reptiles, Lizard Squad, Lizard Image, Bangkok

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Nearly all reptiles have this many chambers in their hearts.Nearly all reptiles (with the possible exception of the crocodile) have a three-chambered heart. -- Answer: 3 -- #Science

The common basilisk, nicknamed the Jesus Christ lizard, has the ability to run on water for distances up to twenty meters. Combined with fast moving legs, which of the following best explains how this is possible?The strong and fast downward thrust combined with trapped air pockets under the lizard's feet enable it to run on the water. -- Answer: Trapped air pockets under the feet -- #Science Desktop Wallpaper Full Screen, Retina Wallpaper, Iphone 6 Plus Wallpaper, Wallpaper Images Hd, Wallpapers, Hd Desktop, Hd Images, Wallpaper Backgrounds

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The common basilisk, nicknamed the Jesus Christ lizard, has the ability to run on water for distances up to twenty meters. Combined with fast moving legs, which of the following best explains how this is possible?The strong and fast downward thrust combined with trapped air pockets under the lizard's feet enable it to run on the water. -- Answer: Trapped air pockets under the feet -- #Science

While crocodiles usually eat 50 or more full meals each year they can survive a surprisingly longtime without eating. What is the approximate maximum time a crocodile can survive without eating?With highly efficient bodies and extremely low metabolisms crocodiles can survive well over a year without eating. -- Answer: Over a year -- #Science Reptile Zoo, Crocodile Rock, Ancient Paintings, Climb Trees, Wild Kingdom, Vertebrates, Lizard, Crocs

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While crocodiles usually eat 50 or more full meals each year they can survive a surprisingly longtime without eating. What is the approximate maximum time a crocodile can survive without eating?With highly efficient bodies and extremely low metabolisms crocodiles can survive well over a year without eating. -- Answer: Over a year -- #Science

Approximately how many known species of reptiles are there?There are currently approximately 10,540 known reptile species. -- Answer: 10,400 -- #Science Crocodile Du Nil, Nile Crocodile, Reptiles Et Amphibiens, Fossil, Tuatara, Megafauna, Komodo Dragon, Green Turtle

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Approximately how many known species of reptiles are there?There are currently approximately 10,540 known reptile species. -- Answer: 10,400 -- #Science

Humans have a maximum bite strength of 120 pounds (PSI). The bite strength of salt water crocodiles was physically measured in 2012, what was the strongest bite strength measured? While being criticized for their weak jaw opening muscles (their jaws can be kept closed with a strong rubber band) crocodiles have very strong jaw closing muscles. With the ability to close with a force of 3,700 PSI, they are stronger than any other recorded bite. -- Answer: 3,700 PSI -- #Science Crocodile Marin, Crocodile Facts, Crocodile Animal, Ugly Animals, Big Lizard, Deadly Animals

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Humans have a maximum bite strength of 120 pounds (PSI). The bite strength of salt water crocodiles was physically measured in 2012, what was the strongest bite strength measured? While being criticized for their weak jaw opening muscles (their jaws can be kept closed with a strong rubber band) crocodiles have very strong jaw closing muscles. With the ability to close with a force of 3,700 PSI, they are stronger than any other recorded bite. -- Answer: 3,700 PSI -- #Science

All of the following facts about chameleon eyes are true EXCEPT:Chameleon eyes are amazing, they can move independently of each other in all directions allowing them to see 360 degrees and focus on two objects. On top of that they can see both visible and UV light. -- Answer: Each eye has two pupils -- #Science Chameleon Eyes, Chameleon Color, Veiled Chameleon, Karma Chameleon, Lizard Eye, Reptile Eye, Colorful Lizards, Eyes Wallpaper, Dinosaurs

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All of the following facts about chameleon eyes are true EXCEPT:Chameleon eyes are amazing, they can move independently of each other in all directions allowing them to see 360 degrees and focus on two objects. On top of that they can see both visible and UV light. -- Answer: Each eye has two pupils -- #Science

Which of the following is the fastest moving reptile on land, reaching speeds of 22 miles per hour?The iguana can run at speeds of nearly 22 mph. -- Answer: Iguana -- #Science Iguana Verde, Iguana Reptile, Marine Iguana, Green Iguana, Zoology, Anthropomorphic

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Which of the following is the fastest moving reptile on land, reaching speeds of 22 miles per hour?The iguana can run at speeds of nearly 22 mph. -- Answer: Iguana -- #Science

Some vipers, pythons and boas have a special organ just under their nostrils that makes them better hunters. What is this organ used to detect?Various snakes have pits or channels on their faces filled with thermoreceptors enabling them to have "heat sensing" capabilities. They can detect thermal radiation of prey as well as predators. -- Answer: Thermal radiation (heat) -- #Science Viper Snake, Pit Viper, Snake Venom, Cobra Snake, Snake Breeds, All About Snakes, Nature Projects, Beautiful Snakes, In The Zoo

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Some vipers, pythons and boas have a special organ just under their nostrils that makes them better hunters. What is this organ used to detect?Various snakes have pits or channels on their faces filled with thermoreceptors enabling them to have "heat sensing" capabilities. They can detect thermal radiation of prey as well as predators. -- Answer: Thermal radiation (heat) -- #Science

Reptiles are ectothermic meaning they control body temperature using which of the following:Reptiles are ectothermic, commonly called cold-blooded, meaning their bodies cannot self-regulate their core temperature and instead they must absorb heat from the environment. -- Answer: Absorbing heat from the environment -- #Science Gunnison National Park, National Parks, Axtell, Small Lizards, Evolutionary Biology, High Resolution Wallpapers, Prehistoric, Fauna

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Reptiles are ectothermic meaning they control body temperature using which of the following:Reptiles are ectothermic, commonly called cold-blooded, meaning their bodies cannot self-regulate their core temperature and instead they must absorb heat from the environment. -- Answer: Absorbing heat from the environment -- #Science

Reptiles have a much lower resting metabolism than most mammals. What is the benefit of a low resting metabolism?As cold-blooded animals, reptiles do not generate the heat needed to keep the body warm and functioning, therefore they have lower metabolisms. The lower metabolism means they require less energy, which means they don't need as much fuel (food) to survive. -- Answer: The body requires less fuel (food) -- #Science Fuel Food, Food Science, Body Warmer, Metabolism, Benefit, Lower

Reptiles have a much lower resting metabolism than most mammals. What is the benefit of a low resting metabolism?As cold-blooded animals, reptiles do not generate the heat needed to keep the body warm and functioning, therefore they have lower metabolisms. The lower metabolism means they require less energy, which means they don't need as much fuel (food) to survive. -- Answer: The body requires less fuel (food) -- #Science

What are reptile scales made of?Much like human hair, reptile scales are made of keratin. -- Answer: Keratin -- #Science River Turtle, Reptile Scales, Unicorn Photos, Eye Pictures, Animal Jam, Cat Photo, Hd Wallpaper

What are reptile scales made of?Much like human hair, reptile scales are made of keratin. -- Answer: Keratin -- #Science

Reptile scales are used for which of the following?Reptile scales are used for protection from predators, weather and other things. Reptiles cannot absorb oxygen or water through their skin. -- Answer: Protection -- #Science Frightening, Oxygen, Science, Protection, Weather

Reptile scales are used for which of the following?Reptile scales are used for protection from predators, weather and other things. Reptiles cannot absorb oxygen or water through their skin. -- Answer: Protection -- #Science

Where is snake venom stored?Snakes produce and store venom in glands in the skull. It is then transmitted to a victim through the fangs. -- Answer: Venom glands -- #Science Snake Proof Boots, Teen Wolf, Glamping, Serpent Venimeux, Snake Removal, Inland Taipan

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Where is snake venom stored?Snakes produce and store venom in glands in the skull. It is then transmitted to a victim through the fangs. -- Answer: Venom glands -- #Science

Many lizards have the ability to lose and regrow their tails. What is the most common reason they do this?The releasing of a tail for many lizards is a costly defense mechanism. They drop the tail when scared in hopes of distracting or subduing a pursuing predator. -- Answer: To distract a predator -- #Science Defense Mechanisms, Different, Astronomy, Body Parts, Vr

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Many lizards have the ability to lose and regrow their tails. What is the most common reason they do this?The releasing of a tail for many lizards is a costly defense mechanism. They drop the tail when scared in hopes of distracting or subduing a pursuing predator. -- Answer: To distract a predator -- #Science