Reptiles Vs. Mammals

This is a powerpoint that explains a little about how mammals and reptiles are different and alike. It also gives some examples of specific mammals and reptiles.

1. Reptiles vs. Mammals
ED 205-05 Computers In Education
By Jessica Wielhouwer
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2. Reptiles vs. Mammals
Introduction to mammals
Introduction to reptiles
Important facts about mammals
Important facts about reptiles
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Meller’s Chameleon
Black Mamba
Reptile Video
Otters
Black Bears
Two-toed Sloth
Major differences
Major similarities
Resources
Author’s Slide
Concept Map
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3. Introduction to Mammals
Mammals are warm blooded. This helps mammals live
in a variety of different temperatures. Some mammals
live in freezing temperatures while others live in very hot
temperatures.
Mammals can live in many different environments
including land, oceans, and fresh water lakes.
Mammals have hair or fur.
Mammals drink milk.
Mammals have backbones.
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4. Introduction to Reptiles
Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can
regulate their own body temperature.
Reptiles are covered in scales. Scales
are used for protection.
Reptiles are ready to go at birth. They do
not need a parent to watch over them.
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5. Important Facts About
Mammals
There are about 4,000 different kinds of
mammals.
People belong to the mammal group.
Dolphins and whales have hair along
with all other mammals.
Mammals all need to be cared for by
their mother or father.
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6. Important Facts About
Reptiles
Snakes and lizards are two of the largest
groups of reptiles.
Some lizards can change colors to blend
in with their surroundings.
Reptiles breathe through their lungs, but
some can also absorb oxygen in water
through membranes in their mouth.
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7. Alligator Snapping Turtle
The largest freshwater
turtle in North America.
It can live to be 20-70
years old.
They can stay
underwater for 40-50
minutes without coming
up for air.
The average weight for a
male is 175 pounds.
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8. Meller’s Chameleon
They can grow to be
up to 2 feet long.
They are most
commonly found in
East Africa.
They eat insects and
small birds.
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9. Black Mamba
It is considered the
deadliest snake.
It lives in Africa and
can grow to be 14
feet long.
They are very fast
and can be very
aggressive when
threatened.
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10. Video About Reptiles: click on the box
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11. Otters
Most eat mainly fish,
crabs, and snakes.
They have a lot of
energy and enjoy
having a lot of fun.
They often glide
around on their
bellies.
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12. Black Bears
Most common in
North America.
They eat mainly
grasses, berries,
roots, and insects.
Their weight ranges
from 200 to 600
pounds.
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13. Two-toed Sloth
They are the world’s
slowest mammal.
They live in trees
and use their long,
prominent claws to
keep them hanging.
Their average weight
is 17.5 pounds.
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14. Major Differences
Reptiles have scales
while mammals have
fur or hair for
protection.
Reptiles leave their
young once they give
birth while mammals
stay with their young
and nurture them.
Reptiles are cold-blooded
while mammals are warm
blooded.
Reptiles can change colors
depending on their mood
and surroundings while
mammals stay the same
color.
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15. Major Similarities
Both reptiles and
mammals can
breathe through their
lungs.
Both reptiles and
mammals can give
birth.
Both reptiles and
mammals can live in
similar places.
Both reptiles and
mammals have good
survival skills.
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16. Resources
http://animals.nationalgeographic
.com/animals/reptiles.html
http://animals.nationalgeographic
.com/animals/mammals.html
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib
/Science/Animals/Reptiles.htm
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/mammals.htm
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/ass
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17. About the Author
My name is Jessica
Wielhouwer.
I am from Grand Rapids,
MI.
I am going to Grand
Valley State University to
become a Science
teacher for grades K-8.
I love the outdoors and
playing all sports.
My email: wheelsleigh2@
gmail.com
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