Explore Animal Classifications

What are terrestrial animals? Give an example.

• Frog

• Shark

• Eagle

• Lion

Name a characteristic of aquatic animals.

• Lungs for breathing air

• Fins for walking on land

• Gills for breathing underwater

• Scales for insulation

Can you list two examples of arboreal animals?

• Sloth, Squirrel

• Shark

• Dolphin

• Penguin

What is a common feature of aerial animals?

• Ability to run fast

• Ability to swim

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to fly

Which one is an amphibian

• Lizard

• Frog

• Tiger

• Turtle

Which type of animal lives both on land and in water?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Amphibians

Give an example of a terrestrial animal that is a mammal.

• Eagle

• Shark

• Elephant

• Crocodile

What adaptation helps aquatic animals survive in water?

• Lungs for breathing air.

• Gills for breathing oxygen from water.

• Fins for swimming faster.

• Scales for protection against predators.

Name an arboreal animal that is known for climbing trees.

• Monkey

• Elephant

• Snake

• Fish

What is the main difference between amphibians and reptiles?

• Amphibians are cold-blooded, while reptiles are warm-blooded.

• Reptiles can breathe underwater, while amphibians cannot.

• Amphibians undergo metamorphosis and have moist skin, while reptiles are primarily terrestrial and have dry, scaly skin.

• Amphibians lay eggs in water, while reptiles do not lay eggs at all.