Animals
Different Body CoveringsFur/hair-mammals
Feathers-birds Scales-reptiles, fish Skin-amphibians Some amphibians and reptiles also have shells to protect them from their predators so they do not become prey. |
Different Body PartsAnimals often share the same body parts, but these parts look different on different animals. The nose of a rabbit looks different than the nose on an elephant. The ears of a human look different than the ears of a dog.
Body parts affect animal movements, diet, the habitat they live in, and their ability |
Different Colors-Some animals have only one color. Other animals have many different colors.
-Some animals have a color that helps them blend into their surroundings. -Some animals actually change colors to blend in with their surroundings. -Some animals change colors from one season to another to blend in with their environment. |
Animal HabitatsHabitat: The place where an animal lives.
A habitat might be hot, cold, wet, dry, above ground, under ground, fresh water, or saltwater. Freshwater: These animals live in lakes, rivers, and ponds. Saltwater: These animals live in the oceans and seas. |
Animal MovementAn animals body parts determine the way it moves.
-A human stands upright, so it able to walk on 2 legs. -A kangaroo has very strong legs to hop -A bird has wings to fly -A fish has fins to swim and gills to breathe under water. -A mole has large claws |
Animal Diet-Some animals only eat other animals (Carnivore). They have sharp teeth for tearing their food. An eagle has talons on their feet that helps them tear apart their prey.
-Some animals only eat plants (Herbivore). They have flat teeth for grinding their food. -Some animals eat both plants and animals (Omnivore). They have both flat and sharp teeth so they can tear and grind their food. |
VocabularyFresh Water: Water in rivers, lakes, and ponds
Salt water: Water found in the oceans and seas Habitat: The place where an animal lives. Talons: Claws on the feet of birds that help them tear apart their prey. |
Careers with AnimalsVeterinarian/Veterinarian Assistant
Conservation Agent Humane Society Zooligist/Zoo Worker Dog Catcher Biologist Hunting Guide/Fishing Guide Taxidermist Animal Advocate (World Wildlife Federation) Biology Teacher |
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