La Classification des Animaux

What is animal classification?

• The process of counting the number of animals in a given area

• The process of choosing the cutest animal

• The process of giving fun names to animals

• The process of grouping animals into categories based on their common characteristics.

What are the main categories in the animal kingdom?

• The main categories are mammals and reptiles.

• The main categories are fish and birds.

• The main categories are invertebrates and vertebrates.

• The main categories are arthropods and mollusks.

What sets a vertebrate animal apart from an invertebrate animal?

• The number of legs

• The presence or absence of a backbone

• The color of the skin

• The size of the body

What is a mammal? Can you guess which animal is a mammal?

• The cat

• The fish

• The dog

• The spider

What makes a bird unique? Choose the best example.

• A bird is a reptile that flies. For example, a snake is a bird.

• A bird is a mammal that lays eggs. For example, a dog is a bird.

• A bird is a fish that sings. For example, a goldfish is a bird.

• A bird is a feathered animal with wings that lays eggs. For example, a sparrow is a bird.

What is a fish? Can you give an example?

• A fish is a vertebrate aquatic animal. For example, a salmon.

• A fish is a bird. For example, an eagle.

• A fish is a terrestrial animal. For example, a lion.

• A fish is a reptile. For example, a turtle.

What is a reptile? Can you identify a reptile from the following options?

• The dolphin

• The monkey

• The tiger

• The lizard

What is an amphibian? Can you pick out the amphibian from the following options?

• The monkey

• The lion

• The frog

• The shark

What is an insect? Can you identify an insect from the following options?

• A butterfly is an example of an insect.

• A tree is not an insect.

• A fish is not an insect.

• A dog is not an insect.

What is an arachnid? Can you identify an example of an arachnid?

• The spider

• The fish

• The snake

• The lion