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Biological Science:

Classification of animals

Did you know that animals can be put into groups. The group they are put in depends on the animals similarities and differences. The more similarities the animals have, then the more likely they will be put into the same group.

Mammals

• lives on land or in the ocean

• have fur

• has live babies that drink milk

• Examples of mammals: humans, dingoes, dolphin, cats, dogs

Reptiles

• born on land

• have scaly skin

• have cold blood

• babies come from eggs

• Examples of reptiles: lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles

Amphibians

• born in the water

• can live in water or on land

• babies come from eggs

• they experience metamorphisis (their body type changes as they grow)

• Examples of amphibians: frogs and toads

Arachnids/ Spiders

• lives on land

• have 8 legs

• babies come from eggs

• Examples of arachnids: red back spider

Birds

• lives on land

• have feathers

• 2 legs

• babies come from eggs

• Examples of birds: magpies, kookaburras, cockatiels, budgies

Marsupials

• lives on land

• have fur

• have pouches

• has live babies that drink milk

• Examples of marsupials: kangaroos, platypus, wombats, koalas

Insects

• lives on land

• have 6 legs

• babies come from eggs

• Examples of insects: butterflies, grasshoppers, flies, moths, mosquitoes

Fish

• lives in water

• lays eggs

• breathes with gills

• Examples of fish: goldfish, fighter fish,