Unlike reptiles, amphibians lack scales, relying instead on their skin for protection and respiration. Amphibians lay eggs in water or damp environments. Amphibian eggs are soft and jelly-like ...

Cornified scales of reptiles increased their capacity to live in terrestrial environments. The stratum corneum is very thin, with little keratin. Skin is used for gas exchange. Thick keratin layer ...

Shocked rangers have come to the rescue of a critically endangered turtle after they found it trapped beneath driftwood in ...

Reptiles in Oregon's high desert are quite widespread, though few are especially common. You may see lots at some times and ...

Turtles are classified as amniotes, along with other reptiles (including birds) and mammals. Like other amniotes, turtles breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in ...

And sometimes both like the green anaconda. Nearly all reptiles lay eggs. They also breathe air like we do, so those who live in water must come up for air. As reptiles are cold-blooded they need ...

Amphibians depend on moist environments for survival and lay their eggs in water, while reptiles lay tough, leathery eggs on land. These differences make them unique and fascinating to study.