What are some animals with backbones?
One main group of animals has backbones
. Bones help give an animal shape.
. Bones can have animals move.
. Bones can help protect some bodies parts of animals.
Example
. A skunk has a backbone.
Animals MUST have backbones
Mammals
. Mammals are animals with backbones.
A mammal usually has hair or fur on its body.
Young mammals get milk from their mother.
Example
Dogs and cats are two kinds of mammals.
. The chipmunk in the picture is a mammal.
Birds have feathers and wings.
Water
Fish live in water.
Fish have fins.
Most fish are covered with scales.
reptiles
Snakes and turtles are two kinds of reptiles.
. Scales cover and protect a reptiles body.
Most reptiles have dry skin.
. Amphibians
Amphibians live part of their life in the water
Amphibians live part of their life on land.
Most amphibians have smooth, wet skin.
Frogs and tolls are amphibians