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Book 32, Question 123

Which reptile is the closest cousin to birds?

Surprisingly, crocodiles and alligators are the closest living reptile relatives of birds.

Millions of years ago, they shared a common ancestor with dinosaurs. Like birds, they lay eggs in nests and often care for their young. They also have a four-chambered heart. Birds and crocodiles look different, but their family tree connects them.

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