Five Facts - Reptiles

The video presents five fascinating facts about reptiles. It explains how reptiles use the sun to regulate their body temperature, highlighting their ectothermic nature. The protective role of scales, made of keratin, is discussed. The Brookesia nana, the smallest reptile, and the saltwater crocodile, the largest, are introduced. Finally, the longevity of the Seychelles giant tortoise, with Jonathan as the oldest living land animal, is explored.

What term is used to describe animals that rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature?

• Endotherms

• Thermoregulators

• Ectotherms

• Homeotherms

What is the primary function of scales on reptiles?

• To help them swim

• To attract mates

• To protect from sun and predators

• To aid in digestion

Which protein is found in both reptile scales and human hair?

• Myosin

• Keratin

• Elastin

• Collagen

Where was the Brookesia nana, the smallest reptile, discovered?

• Northern Madagascar

• Amazon Rainforest

• Eastern India

• Australia

What is the estimated age of Jonathan, the oldest living Seychelles giant tortoise, as of 2022?

• 150 years

• 190 years

• 200 years

• 210 years