Get a Backbone!

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.

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What are the main groups of vertebrates?

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

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What makes birds unique among vertebrates?

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Birds have feathers.

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Why are reptiles often found in warm places?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded, which means they need warm environments to regulate their body temperature.

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What is a defining feature of mammals?

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Mammals feed their babies milk.

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Which vertebrate group has the most species?

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Fish have more species than any other type of vertebrate.

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What is the only mammal that can fly?

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Bats are the only mammals that have wings and can fly.

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What do we call animals that are warm-blooded?

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Warm-blooded animals can regulate their body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What is the difference between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals?

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Cold-blooded animals rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature, while warm-blooded animals maintain a constant body temperature.

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What is an example of a cold-blooded animal?

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Reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, are examples of cold-blooded animals.