Animal Descriptions

Describe the physical appearance of a lion.

• A lion has a blue coat and wings

• A lion has a green coat and scales

• A lion has a tawny yellow coat, a mane around its neck (more prominent in males), a muscular build, sharp claws, and powerful jaws.

• A lion has a purple coat and fins

Explain the characteristics of a giraffe.

• Short necks

• Carnivorous diet

• The characteristics of a giraffe include long necks, spotted coat, long legs, ossicones, herbivorous diet, and a unique cardiovascular system.

• Striped coat

How would you describe a polar bear?

• A polar bear is a large carnivorous bear native to the Arctic region, known for its white fur and ability to swim long distances.

• A polar bear is a reptile found in tropical rainforests, known for its green scales.

• A polar bear is a marine mammal known for its black fur and ability to fly.

• A polar bear is a small herbivorous bear native to the desert region.

Detail the features of a peacock.

• The features of a peacock include a crest on its head, a fan-shaped tail with colorful eye-spots, a metallic blue neck, and a distinctive call.

• Peacocks are known for their ability to fly long distances

• Peacocks have a preference for cold climates

• Peacocks have a dull and unremarkable appearance

What are the distinguishing traits of a cheetah?

• Speed, agility, tear stripes, spotted coat pattern

• Camouflage ability, long tail, sharp claws

• Strength, endurance, solid coat color

Describe the appearance of an elephant.

• An elephant has wings and can fly.

• An elephant has a long trunk, tusks, large ears, thick gray skin, and four sturdy legs.

• An elephant has purple fur and green spots.

• An elephant is small and can fit in your pocket.

Explain the unique features of a zebra.

• Zebras have purple and yellow stripes for camouflage

• Zebras have black and white stripes for camouflage, social defense, and temperature regulation. They have excellent eyesight and hearing.

• Zebras are known for their ability to fly

• Zebras have poor eyesight and hearing

How would you describe a kangaroo?

• A kangaroo is a reptile known for its ability to fly long distances.

• A kangaroo is an amphibian that lives in the Arctic.

• A kangaroo is a marsupial mammal native to Australia known for its powerful hind legs, large feet, and ability to hop long distances.

• A kangaroo is a fish with sharp teeth and a long tail.

Detail the physical attributes of a dolphin.

• Dolphins have wings for flying.

• Dolphins have streamlined bodies, dorsal fins, flippers, tail flukes, blowhole, smooth skin, and excellent eyesight.

• Dolphins have sharp claws for hunting.

• Dolphins have fur instead of smooth skin.

What are the characteristics of a panda?

• Distinctive black and white fur, large size, round face with black patches around the eyes, bamboo diet

• Spotted fur with stripes, small size, triangular face with white patches around the eyes, meat diet

• Brown fur with white stripes, large size, square face with yellow patches around the eyes, fish diet

• Grey fur with black spots, medium size, elongated face with red patches around the eyes, eucalyptus diet