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Reptiles

Find out more about this diverse group of animals that includes turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles.

Reptiles in the Australian Museum Collections

Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, which include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, frogs, salamanders and caecilians.

Extinct Australian reptiles

Australia has some of the largest fossil snakes and lizard known. Other reptile groups well represented in the fossil record include crocodiles, turtles and flying reptiles.

Australian Lizards

Australia has very diverse lizard Fauna, ranging from very large goannas to tiny skinks and geckos.

Australian Crocodiles

Largest of all living reptiles Australian Crocodiles have a fearsome reputation.

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Australian Snakes

Australian Snakes

Australian Snakes

Snakes

Australia has 384 know species of snakes, only 25 of which are considered potentially deadly.

Australian Turtles

Australian Turtles include the recently discovered Mary River turtle, sea turtles and long-necked turtles.

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