Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Analyze the common characteristics of reptiles and explain how they differ from mammals. Explain your answer in one to to sentences
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales, lay eggs, and breathe through lungs. Unlike mammals, reptiles typically have dry skin covered in scales, lay eggs rather than give birth to live young, and rely on the external environment to regulate their body temperature.
