Identify
Largest bird in the world
Ostrich
Why does a snake flick its tongue?
A snake flicks its tongue so that it can smell.
Tree Frog
Amphibian
The bird that can fly backwards
Hummingbird
To shed the exoskeleton or outer layer of skin, scales, feathers, horns, or hair
Molt
The largest poisonous snake
King cobra
What is the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals?
Warm-blooded animals maintain a constant body temperature; cold-blooded animals change body temperatures according to their surroundings
Shark
Fish
The most feared reptile
Crocodile
To clean or straighten the feathers with the beak (said of birds)
A spitting fish
Archerfish
In what way do mother crocodiles act more like mother birds than mother turtles?
Mother crocodiles guard their nests; mother turtles lay their eggs and leave them.
Shoebill
Bird
A fish with two eyes on one side of its head
Flounder
The tough, protective covering of certain animals, such as the upper shell of turtles, armadillos, and crabs
Carapace
A deadly Australian snake
Taipan
Why did God give amphibians slimy skin?
The slime makes them slippery when touched. This helps them escape from danger because the slime is slightly poisonous.
Copperhead
Reptile
A poisonous snake that attacks at night
Krait
An air-filled organ inside the body of most bony fish that allows them to stay afloat;
Swim Bladder or Air Bladder
The legless lizard
Glass snake
How are crocodiles able to go underwater without swallowing water?
Flaps of skin cover and protect the nose, ears, and throat.
Salamander
Amphibian
The largest lizard
Komodo dragon
A special scent organ located on the roof of a snake's mouth
Jacobson's organ