Reptiles And Amphibians - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians For Kids

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Geckos belong to a special group of lizards called Gekkota, which includes over 2,000 different species found around the world!

There are about 200 types of poison dart frogs, and each one is painted in its own bright, unique colors!

In the wild, bush vipers can live between 10 and 20 years, depending on the species. Some, like the variable bush viper, can live up to 20 years — longer than many pet dogs!

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Monitor lizards belong to the family Varanidae, and they’re some of the smartest reptiles in the world!

Young cobras mainly eat small lizards and frogs before moving on to bigger prey!