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There are about 8950 species of reptiles on Earth. Many more are currently being described and added to the list. The species are grouped into the following orders: Order Squamata Lizards and Snakes

Order Chelonia/Testudines Tortoises and Turtles

Order Crocodylia Crocodiles

Order Rhyncocephalia Tuataras (of which there are only 2 species)

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