Classifying Animals

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What are the main characteristics of birds?

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Birds have feathers, lay eggs, have beaks, and most can fly.

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.

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What are mammals?

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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.

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How are reptiles and birds similar?

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Both can lay eggs.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone.

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Can you name a vertebrate animal?

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Examples of vertebrates include lizards, birds, and mammals.

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What do insects, worms, and spiders have in common?

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They are all invertebrates.

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What is the difference between mammals and reptiles?

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Mammals are warm-blooded and have fur, while reptiles are cold-blooded and have scales.

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What do all birds have?

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All birds have feathers.

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What is the main way to classify animals?

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Animals can be classified as vertebrates or invertebrates.