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∙ 12y agodinosaurs
Not really.....
actually dinosurs are far closer to modern birds than lizards.
Much like brids, dinos had warm blood, gastrolith digestion gizzards & hollow bones for air sacks
do not think of dinosaurs as cold blooded slow coaches confined to swampy marsh lands, they were land dwelling animals with high metabloic rates
think of the serengeti, think of giraffes, rhinos, lions & hyenas all running around feeding & hunting
now imagine the Jurassic & creatous periods with surapods, triceretops & tryanasurs - you're basically looking at a prehistoric serengeti with beast running around scavenging & hunting, feeding
This is the true world of dinosaurs.
Crocdilians also share physical characteristics with birds (gizzards, 4 chamber hearts, a particular type of hip joint)
true reptiles are snakes & lizards & turtles only.
a true large extinct reptile would be a Megalania (search this on wikipedia)
this lizard was similar in appearance to the (still living) komodo dragon, but twice the size
Although now extinct the Megalania, was still around when humanity was in it's infancy (unlike dinosaurs) & must have presented a truly terrifying sight to early human settlers (who were biologically identical to you & i)
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∙ 12y agoThe largest reptile was the argentinasaurus, a dinosaur Which lived in Argentina in the Jurassic era
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∙ 13y agoThe animal you are describing is a dinosaur. :-)
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∙ 14y agoprobably a snake.
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∙ 7y agoLarge extinct reptiles are dinosaurs.
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∙ 13y agocrocodile
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∙ 14y agoSpinosaurus
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∙ 6y agodinosaur
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Why are there no large reptiles in cold countries?
Larger reptiles need more heat to warm up there body. Cold countries, being cold, cannot supply that heat.
What is a reptiles prey?
it depends on the reptile. Small land dwelling lizards and snakes feed mostly on insects, worms, slugs, and small amphibians. Larger species may also go after small mammals (e.g. mice), birds, fish, and other reptiles. Very large reptiles such as crocodiles, komodo dragons, and a few species of snake sometimes go after large animals such as deer, water buffalo, and even zebras in the the case of crocodiles. Some reptiles, such as tortoises are herbivores and don't have prey.
Is a lizard a animal?
Technically yes. It is an reptile which is an animal. Its also a descendent of dinosaurs, which means large lizard.
Why is there no large yolk in a mammal embryo?
Mammal embryos don't require a large yolk becaues they are nourished directly by the mothers body. In contrast, birds, reptiles, and other (mostly) egg layers, need a large yolk because the yolk must nourish the embryo all the way through development.
What living reptiles take care of their young?
The only ones that seem to show any caring qualities are female alligators & crocodiles. They will stay by the buried eggs until they hatch - warning off any potential threat. Once hatched, she will carry the young reptiles to the nearest water source (usually a river or large lake) and stay close by for the first few weeks until they are self-sufficient.
What do moosen eat?
Large reptiles such as cats that breathe water.
What are the mightiest reptiles?
The most powerful reptiles used to be the dinosaurs, although now they would probably be things like crocodiles, alligators, and large snakes.
What kind of reptiles don't live in the desert?
Actually, there are a large number of snake species that live in the deserts of the world.
I need a fish's name that starts with an i?
"Icthyosaurs" were large marine reptiles.
How has life changed since dinosaurs?
At the time of the dinosaurs, most large animals were reptiles and the dominant trees were conifers. Today, most large reptiles have been long extinct, and most large animals are mammals. The dominant plants are now flowering plants.
What do dollarbirds eat?
Large insects,berries,small reptiles and they love cicadas!
What large reptiles live off the coast of south America?
it is the giant tortis
How many blood chambers do reptiles have?
smaller reptiles (ground lizards) have 12, but crocodiles and large tortoises have 16. Snakes can vary form 12-16.
What are rodent eating reptiles?
Snakes and large lizards ( like leopard geckos when they are adults ).
Are there any enemies for the glowworm?
The enemies of a glowworm are large spiders,birds,reptiles and centipedes.
What are some reptiles in the Florida everglades?
Alligators and crocodilles snakes, lizzards, large birds
What is the classification of the tylosaurus?
Tylosaurus was not a dinosaur. It was a type of mosasaur, which were large, carnivorous marine reptiles.
