What animals lay hard shelled eggs?

Here are some groups of animals that lay hard-shelled eggs:

Reptiles:

* Turtles: All turtles and tortoises lay hard-shelled eggs.

* Lizards: Most lizards lay hard-shelled eggs, but some give birth to live young.

* Snakes: Most snakes lay hard-shelled eggs, but some give birth to live young.

* Crocodiles: Crocodiles lay hard-shelled eggs.

Birds:

* All birds lay hard-shelled eggs.

Other:

* Monotremes: These are mammals that lay eggs, including the echidna and platypus. Their eggs are leathery, not truly hard-shelled, but they are still quite strong.

Important note: Some species within these groups may have evolved different reproductive strategies, so there are exceptions to this list.