Mammals | Reptiles |
The outer layer of the body in mammals is made up of hair. | The outer layer of the body in reptiles is made up of scales. |
Mammals have a 4-chambered heart. | Most of the reptiles have a 3-chambered heart. |
Mammals give birth to their young ones directly. (Exception: Platypus and echidna) | Reptiles are egg-laying creatures mostly, except for some of the organisms which also gives birth to young ones. |
Mammals have a high metabolic rate. | Reptiles have a low metabolic rate. |
Mammals are warm-blooded. They produce their own body heat. | Reptiles are cold-blooded. Their body temperature depends on external environmental factors. |