4-9 Animal Characteristics

Front

Animal coverings are: fur, scales, feathers, shells, and skin.

Back

True

Front

I move in the air and have wings for flying. What am I?

Back

bat

Front

I move on land and have strong legs for walking and running.

Back

all of the above (girl, boy, ostrich)

Front

I move on land and have strong legs for hopping and jumping.

Back

kangaroo

Front

Mammals that are covered in skin also have hair, but not as much as animals that have fur.

Back

True

Front

What do we call animals that have feathers?

Back

Birds

Front

What is the covering of a fish called?

Back

Scales

Front

What type of animal is a dolphin?

Back

Mammal

Front

What do we call animals that lay eggs?

Back

Oviparous animals

Front

What is the main characteristic of mammals?

Back

They have hair or fur and produce milk for their young.