Reptiles, like snakes and lizards usually have scaly skin and are cold blooded. Amphibians, such as frogs, usually spend some or all of their lives in the water, are smooth skinned and metamorphose. Amphibians and reptiles help control the insect and rodent population by eating them. They serve as prey for birds and mammals as well as other amphibians and reptiles.
Frogs are well known for their musical vocalizations, but the bullsnake can hiss loudly too.
In this lesson students will gain a greater understanding of the prairie's amphibians and reptiles using research skills and inferences. Illinois State Goal Standard Learning Benchmarks 12 A 2a. Describe simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring. Describe relationships among various organisms in their environments. Prior Knowledge 1.