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The snake is being cared for at Reptilia in Ossett, Wakefield.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

For example, the Linnaean class Reptilia isn’t valid unless birds are included—which means birds are reptiles and are descended from dinosaurs.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

For this reason, many modern scientists prefer to consider the birds part of Reptilia as well.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

A synopsis of the Class Reptilia in Australia.

From Scientific American • Nov. 15, 2012

An order of Reptilia comprising the Lizards and Slow-worms.

From The Ancient Life History of the Earth A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science by Nicholson, Henry Alleyne