Which is most likely a reason why most reptiles fail to give their offspring parental care after laying the eggs? reptiles undergo external fertilization, so they must seek out new mates as soon as possible. reptiles do not have any natural enemies, so parental care is not needed. the eggs are laid in water, and adult reptiles cannot survive in water. the eggs have tough shells that provide protection until the eggs hatch.

D) The eggs have tough shells that provide protection until the eggs hatch.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

the scientific method.