Classifying Animals

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What are amphibians?

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Amphibians are animals that begin their life in water and live most of it on land. Examples include frogs and salamanders.

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What class of animals gives live birth?

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Mammals are the class of animals that give live birth.

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What type of skin do amphibians have?

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Amphibians have smooth, moist skin.

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Which animal group drinks its mother's milk?

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Mammals are the animal group that drinks its mother's milk.

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Can you name three mammals?

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Examples of mammals include cats, bats, and deer.

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What are reptiles?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that usually have scaly skin and lay eggs. Examples include snakes and lizards.

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What is a defining characteristic of birds?

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Birds have feathers and most can fly. They lay eggs.

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What is the difference between mammals and amphibians?

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Mammals give live birth and have fur or hair, while amphibians start life in water and have smooth, moist skin.

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What do we call animals that lay eggs?

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Animals that lay eggs are called oviparous.

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What is a common habitat for amphibians?

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Amphibians commonly live in wet environments like ponds and marshes.