Aren Todays Reptiles A Leftover From The Dinosaurs?
Some see today’s reptiles as sad remnants just clinging on after the glory days of the dinosaurs. While it’s true that mammals have on the whole taken the limelight, reptiles are highly evolved creatures that are superbly adapted to the places they live in. Reptiles thrive in some places where mammals cannot, and are often found in great numbers. They live longer and are a lot tougher than similar sized mammals. Their days of world dominance may be over, but reptiles are still a significant presence.