Can you tell the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? It can be challenging. Afterall, they are both ectothermic vertebrate animals. But there are a few key differences between reptiles vs amphibians that you can use to tell them apart. Lungs & Gills First, reptiles always breathe air through lungs. Even aquatic reptiles never […]
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Camouflage is an adaptation that helps an animal disguise its appearance. There are many types of camouflage. Camouflage may help an animal blend into its background or look like something inedible or toxic. Many prey animals use camouflage to protect themselves from predators. Also, some predators use certain forms of camouflage to help them hide […]
Life’s beginning varies a lot among mammals. We can group mammals into three main categories based on how their babies come into the world. The main types of mammals are called monotremes, marsupials, and placentals. Monotremes Most mammals give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs. However, there are a couple of exceptions: platypuses […]