The Importance Of Reptiles

Reptiles are an evolved group of the early amphibians (Gogger, 2014), they are among the most remarkable components of global biodiversity. Reptiles have successfully invaded most areas of the world, except the poles, and including the oceans (Pincheira-Donosa et. al., 2013). The Philippines is home to about 332 recorded species of reptiles amphibians, 215 of which are endemic (Wild World, no year) While the knowledge of Philippine herpetofauna is slowly increasing, there is still a lack of knowledge on the herpetofauna of Mindanao (Beukema, 2010).
For hundreds of millions of years, reptiles have roamed the Earth. The distribution of terrestrial animals such as frogs and reptiles are governed by climatic factors, especially in terms of temperature and rain fall, and in vegetation patterns. Vegetation structure rather than its composition is what usually determines the local distribution of frogs and reptiles (Gogger, 2014).
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During the night, they are normally inactive and take refuge. Snakes can occupy large ranges, sometimes even covering several kilometres during the course of a year. On the other hand, movements are much more limited. They often move from drier habitats to wetter parts for the summer months. Lizards have smaller ranges than snakes, frequently staying close to small landscape features such as embankments. Common lizards and sand lizards spend much time basking, while slow-worms are often hidden in vegetation, under refuges or underground. Reptiles are found in a wide variety of countryside habitats, such as heaths, moors, rough grassland and woodland edges. They are also found in artificial habitats like golf courses, allotments, gardens, and road embankment. Reptiles prefer areas with a well-drained geology, sandy and chalky soils are