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When you think about the origin of life on Earth, few creatures have been around longer than lizards. The exact number of known species is not certain but lizards have adapted to survive in nearly all kinds of environment. The only continent that does not have lizard species in Antarctica.
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Snakes are fascinating creatures. There are many myths around these cold-blooded animals, some of which associate them with evil since their apparition on the bible, representing temptation. Yet, in some cultures, snakes are symbols of fertility, healing, and transformation. Thus, humans have a complicated relationship with these reptiles, to say the least.
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Spiders are eight-legged creatures that are nightmare-inducing to many people because of their stellar roles in horror movies throughout the years. Yet, although they're carnivores, most spiders are harmless to humans since they're so small that their teeth can't break through someone's skin. That said, some arachnids, like Black Widows, can indeed cause a lot of damage because of their potent venom.
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Turtles are ancient and unique animals that are unlike any other species in existence.