Animal Parts

Miscellaneous

100

This body part projects from an animal's backside. It can help them balance, protect themselves, or hang from trees depending on the animal. 

Tail

200

This is the name for an animal's teeth that are particularly long and sharp.  

Fangs

300

This is a hard protective covering that animals such as turtles and crabs have to protect their bodies. 

Shell

400

These are the curved pointed nails on the feet of some animals. 

Claws

500

This is the projecting nose and mouth of an animal. 

Snout

Insects and Birds

100

Animals use these to take flight. 

Wings

200

This is the name for the mouth and nose of a bird. 

Beak

300

This body part is a venomous barb usually found near the rear of insects such as bees and wasps.

Stinger

400

These soft plumes cover the bodies of birds, and are very light. 

Feathers

500

A feature on many insects' heads. These stalks help an insect sense the world around them. 

Antennae

Mammals

100

This is the thick coat of hair that covers most mammals. 

Fur

200

This is the name for the feet of animals such as dogs and cats. They have pads and claws. 

Paws

300

Horns

400

This is the name for the hard foot of animals such as cows, horses, and pigs. 

Hoof/Hooves

500

Whiskers

Water Animals

100

These organs allow fish to breathe underwater. 

Gills

200

These body parts allow fish to swim through the water. 

Fins

300

These small plates cover the bodies of fish (and some land animals) to keep them protected. 

Scales

400

This nostril on top of the head of a dolphin or whale allows them to breathe oxygen above the water's surface. 

Blowhole

500

These slender "arms" are used by animals like octopuses and jellyfish to feel the world around them. 

Tentacles