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Match each animal to the type of cover it has.

Educational worksheet matching animals to their types of cover, including pig, squirrel, bird, snail, shark, duck, lion, turtle, snake, and humans, with categories like feathers, scales, fur or hair, shell, and skin.

Educational worksheet matching animals to their types of cover, including pig, squirrel, bird, snail, shark, duck, lion, turtle, snake, and humans, with categories like feathers, scales, fur or hair, shell, and skin.

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We are asked to match each animal on the left and right sides of the image to the type of cover (body covering) it has. The body coverings listed in the center are:

- Feathers
- Scales
- Fur or Hair
- Shell
- Skin

Now, let’s analyze each animal and match it to the correct type of cover based on biological facts.

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Left Side Animals:



1. Pig
- Pigs have fur or hair (they are mammals).
Match: Fur or Hair

2. Squirrel
- Squirrels are mammals with soft fur.
Match: Fur or Hair

3. Bird
- Birds are covered in feathers.
Match: Feathers

4. Snail
- Snails have a hard shell on their back.
Match: Shell

5. Shark
- Sharks are fish with rough, scale-like skin (called dermal denticles), but they are generally classified as having scales.
Match: Scales

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Right Side Animals:



6. Duck
- Ducks are birds → covered in feathers.
Match: Feathers

7. Lion
- Lions are mammals → covered in fur or hair.
Match: Fur or Hair

8. Turtle
- Turtles have a hard shell made of bone and keratin.
Match: Shell

9. Snake
- Snakes have dry, scaly skin.
Match: Scales

10. Humans
- Humans are mammals → covered in skin, with some hair, but the primary covering is skin.
Match: Skin

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Final Matching:



| Animal | Cover Type |
|------------|------------------|
| Pig | Fur or Hair |
| Squirrel | Fur or Hair |
| Bird | Feathers |
| Snail | Shell |
| Shark | Scales |
| Duck | Feathers |
| Lion | Fur or Hair |
| Turtle | Shell |
| Snake | Scales |
| Humans | Skin |

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Summary of Matches:



- Feathers: Bird, Duck
- Scales: Shark, Snake
- Fur or Hair: Pig, Squirrel, Lion
- Shell: Snail, Turtle
- Skin: Humans

All animals are correctly matched to their body coverings!

This activity helps children learn about animal classification and physical adaptations.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of animal coverings worksheet.
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