Mystery Animals- Animal Coverings

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What is an animal covering?

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An animal covering is the outer layer that protects an animal's body, such as fur, feathers, scales, or skin.

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What do frogs have as their animal covering?

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Frogs have smooth, moist skin as their animal covering.

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What do flamingos have as their animal covering?

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Flamingos have feathers as their animal covering.

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What do gorillas have as their animal covering?

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Gorillas have thick fur as their animal covering.

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What do tigers have as their animal covering?

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Tigers have fur with stripes as their animal covering.

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What do zebras have as their animal covering?

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Zebras have fur with black and white stripes as their animal covering.

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What do turtles have as their animal covering?

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Turtles have a hard shell as their animal covering.

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What is the purpose of animal coverings?

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Animal coverings protect animals from the environment, help regulate body temperature, and can provide camouflage.

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How do animal coverings help in camouflage?

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Animal coverings can blend in with the environment, making it harder for predators to see them.

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What is the difference between fur and feathers?

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Fur is soft and comes from mammals, while feathers are lightweight and come from birds.