Reptiles evolved from amphibians
some 300 million years ago. They developed protective, dry, scaly skin,
enlarged and more efficient lungs over their predecessors, and tough shelled
eggs. These adaptations allowed them to leave the water behind and, for
a while, take over the world! Some did decide, however, to return to the
water, spending much of their life in or around it. Click to learn more
about Aquatic Reptiles.
list of works cited in the "Canada's Aquatic Environments: Reptiles"
links to other reptilian sites.
Click to learn
about the Aquatic Reptile species commonly found in Canada.
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