
Reptiles and Amphibians
What Are Reptiles?
Reptiles are cold‑blooded animals.
They have dry, scaly skin.
Examples are turtles, snakes, and lizards.
Reptiles lay eggs on land.
What Are Amphibians?
Amphibians are also cold‑blooded.
They have smooth, wet skin.
Frogs, salamanders, and newts are amphibians.
They start life in water and later live on land.
How They Live
Reptiles love warm places like deserts and sunny rocks.
Amphibians need both water and land to stay healthy.
Both groups eat insects, plants, or small animals.
They help keep nature balanced.