Invertebrates
What do invertebrates have on them to protect themselves?
Exoskeleton
What features does a mammal have?
Fur/hair, warm-blooded, live birth, breathe with lungs
What features define a reptile?
Lungs, ectothermic, lay eggs, have scales
Scales, gills, lay eggs
Which owl lives in the tundra?
Snowy owl
How many legs does an insect have?
6
What does it mean to have a prehensile tail?
It acts as an extra limb.
What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
Alligators have U-shaped snouts and crocodiles have V-shaped snouts
What features do amphibians and fish have in common?
Lay eggs, cold-blooded
Which bird almost went extinct because of a dangerous pesticide called DDT?
Bald eagle
Which invertebrate is a scavenger?
What makes an animal a rodent?
Their teeth never stop growing
Does a snake have a skeleton?
Yes!
Describe the life cycle of a frog.
Egg, tadpole, grows legs, loses tail, fully-grown frog
How big is a condor's wingspan?
10 ft
Is a cuttlefish an invertebrate?
Yes!
Why aren't mountain lions considered "big cats"?
They can't roar
What is the difference between turtles, tortoises, and terrapins?
Turtles live in water, tortoises live on land, terrapins live on land and in water
Which amphibian looks like a worm?
Caecilian
Which bird has a loud and deep call?
Rhea
How many body segments does an arachnid have?
2
Name a mammal that lays eggs.
Platypus or echidna
What reptile is from New Zealand and is the only animal in its order?
Tuatara
Give an example of a cartilaginous fish.
Sharks, rays, skates
Which bird was supposed to be the United States' national bird before the bald eagle?
Turkey