" MODERN DINOSAURS "

This program is intended to give a better understanding of the role reptiles play in the natural environment

Program Outline

1.  Introduction
     A.  Snakes
     B.  Lizards
     C.  Turtles
     D.  Crocodilia

2.  The Cold-Blooded
     A.  Basic Anatomy
     B.  Thermoregulation
     C.  Regeneration

3.  Evolution
    A.  Paleozoic era - emergence from the sea
    B.   Triassic era  - rise of the dinosaurs
    C.   Jurassic era  - reign of the giants
     D.  Cretaceous era  -  diversification
     E.   Modern Survivors

4.  Natural Habitats
    A.   Tropical vs. Temperate
     B.   Aquatic vs. Terrestrial
     C.   Subterraneous
     D.   "Flying" Reptiles
     E.    Deserts
    F.    Mountains
     G.   Island Oddities

5.  Food
     A.   Herbivores
            i.    Turtles
            ii.   Lizards
     B.   Carnivores - snakes, lizards, and crocodilia
            i.    Insectivores
            ii.   Vertebrates
            iii.   Specialized Feeders
     C.   Omnivores  -  turtles and lizards
            i.     Scavengers
            ii.    Opportunists
 
 6.   Reproduction
     A.   Egg Layers
     B.   Livebearers
     C.   Courtship rituals
     D.   Parental Care

7.    Conservation
     A.    Myths and Phobias
     B.   Habitat Destruction
      C.    Overharvesting
      D.   The Future ??

QUESTION and ANSWER PERIOD - provides for an opportunity for controlled contact