Animal Classification

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What is animal classification?

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Animal classification is the process of grouping animals based on shared characteristics and traits.

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What are the main groups of animals?

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The main groups of animals are mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What is a mammal?

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Mammals are warm-blooded animals that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.

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What is a bird?

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Birds are animals that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.

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What is a reptile?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that have scales and usually lay eggs.

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What is an amphibian?

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Amphibians are animals that can live both in water and on land, and they usually start life as larvae in water.

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What is a fish?

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Fish are cold-blooded animals that live in water, have gills, and usually lay eggs.

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What is a vertebrate?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone.

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What is an invertebrate?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.

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What is an example of a mammal?

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An example of a mammal is a dog.