Chandni, B.El.Ed., 3rd year
vWhat’s the day about
The reptiles awareness day is dedicated towards raising awareness for reptiles. The category of reptiles include snakes, lizards, turtles, and many more. The day also has a objective of educating people about the importance of these creatures in the ecosystem. Henceforth, the day of reptiles awareness plays an important role in promoting the conservation of these reptiles and awaring them too in preserving these reptiles.
vSignificance of reptiles awareness day
The significance of reptiles awareness day lies in its objective to aware and educate people about the importance of reptiles in our immediate environment. By raising awareness, this day promotes the conservation of various reptiles present in our surroundings. This day provides an opportunity for educational institutions, wildlife organizations, and individuals to offer educational programs and resources about reptiles. It encourages people to advocate for the protection of reptiles.
v TYPES OF REPTILES
There are four types of reptiles, and each category has a large number of species.
1. Crocodilia
2. Sphenodontia
3. Squamata
4. Testudines
A. Crocodiles
Large reptiles known as crocodiles are found in the waterbodies like rivers, oceans, lakes, etc. They have a V-shaped snout.
B. Alligator
They have overhanging teeth that fit into the lower jaw and a U-shaped snout.
C. Turtles
There are six different species of box turtles, including the Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). It is found throughout the eastern United States, from Texas to the Great Lakes region. Earlier, any aquatic turtle may be referred to as a “terrapin,” but today, the Diamondback Terrapin, or Malaclemys terrapin, is virtually always meant.
D. Tortoise
Though the word “tortoise” has diverse connotations around the world, it is generally used to describe long-lived, slow-moving members of the Testudines family. Some tortoises have been recorded to live for more than 150 years, and some have even lived for over 250 years.
E. Snakes
A class of reptiles known as snakes is distinguished by the absence of limbs and legs. There are 3,900 different species of snakes in the world, and all but Antarctica are home to them.
F. Gavialis
The Caribbean, Central America, and South America are home to caimans, which are somewhat small, short-snouted crocodiles. They can consume insects, lizards, amphibians, mammals, fish, and snakes, though their food alters as they age.
G. Tuataras
There are two types of reptiles called tuataras that live in New Zealand and the nearby islands. They are connected to a group of reptiles whose members all but vanished 60 million years ago but which existed 200 million years ago.
H. Lizards
The only lizards known to “fly” are those belonging to the reptile genus Draco. They glide from tree to tree instead of flying using their ribs and the membrane between them.
I. Caimans
The Caribbean, Central America, and South America are home to caimans, which are somewhat small, short-snouted crocodiles. They can consume insects, lizards, amphibians, mammals, fish, and snakes, though their food alters as they age.
J. Worm Lizards
There are various species of lizards that lack arms and legs and are members of the Amphisbaenia family. Worm lizards have smaller right lungs than genuine snakes, who have smaller left lungs.
vPLACES WHERE REPTILES ARE FOUND
Reptiles are found all over the world, even in very cold areas. The greatest number of reptiles are found in the hot, humid tropics. Snakes and lizards live in many different types of places. They sometimes live on land, in trees, in underground tunnels, or in water. Most turtles live in water but spend time on land as well. Tortoises live only on land. Alligators and crocodiles spend almost their time in water, but they come on land for very little time.
v Conclusion
To conclude, Reptiles awareness day serves as an opportunity to aware and educate people about the importance of reptiles and advocate for their conservation too.
vReferences
By: Devangana Jain ,BA hons philosophy, 3rd year
Chandni, B.El.Ed., 3rd year
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