Why do we classify?

The video discusses the unique features of the platypus, which has characteristics of both mammals and birds. It introduces the concept of classification, a system used by scientists to group living things based on their features. Examples of classification are given, such as birds and fish. The video also covers the historical debate among scientists about how to classify the platypus, ultimately deciding it is a mammal due to its warm blood, fur, and ability to suckle its young.

What are the two animals that the mysterious creature resembles?

• Eagle and Hawk

• Lion and Tiger

• Beaver and Duck

• Cat and Dog

What is the purpose of classification in science?

• To create new species

• To study animal behavior

• To name animals

• To group living things by their features

Which of the following is an example of animals classified as birds?

• Goldfish and Salmon

• Lions and Tigers

• Finch and Peacock

• Sharks and Sardines

Who developed the classification system most scientists use today?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Carl Linnaeus

Why was the platypus eventually classified as a mammal?

• It has warm blood and suckles its young

• It lays eggs

• It has a bill like a duck

• It has fins