Animals That Lay Eggs

Birds: Birds are well-known egg layers. They lay eggs in nests and incubate them until they hatch.

Reptiles: Reptiles, including snakes, turtles, and lizards, are egg-laying animals. They typically lay their eggs in nests or bury them in soil.

Amphibians: Amphibians, such as frogs, toads, and salamanders, lay eggs in water or moist environments. These eggs develop into aquatic larvae, which eventually undergo metamorphosis into adults.

Fish: Most fish species reproduce by laying eggs. Some fish lay adhesive eggs that attach to surfaces, while others release their eggs into the water.

Insects: Insects, which make up the largest group of animals on Earth, lay eggs as part of their life cycle. Examples include butterflies, bees, beetles, and ants.

Arachnids: Arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, are egg-laying creatures. They typically lay their eggs in protective sacs or cases.

Mollusks: Mollusks, including snails, slugs, and squid, lay eggs. These eggs may be laid in gelatinous masses or deposited individually.

Echinoderms: Echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, have a unique form of reproduction that involves the release of eggs and sperm into the water, where fertilization occurs externally.

Monotremes: Monotremes are a group of egg-laying mammals. The platypus and echidna are the only surviving monotremes and lay leathery eggs.

Marsupials: While most mammals give birth to live young, marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, and opossums, give birth to relatively undeveloped young and continue their development in a pouch. However, it's important to note that marsupials do not lay eggs.