Classification of Animals
Let's classify each animal based on the covering on their body:
fur,
feathers,
scales, or
skin.
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1. Dog
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Covering: Fur
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Explanation: Dogs are mammals and have soft hair or fur all over their bodies.
✔ Answer: Fur
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2. Bird (Hummingbird)
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Covering: Feathers
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Explanation: Birds are covered in feathers, which help them fly and keep warm.
✔ Answer: Feather
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3. Elephant
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Covering: Skin
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Explanation: Elephants are mammals but have thick, tough skin instead of fur. They may have some sparse hair, but their primary covering is skin.
✔ Answer: Skin
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4. Snake
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Covering: Scales
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Explanation: Snakes are reptiles and have dry, scaly skin that protects them and helps reduce water loss.
✔ Answer: Scales
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5. Fish
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Covering: Scales
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Explanation: Most fish have scales covering their bodies, which protect them and help with movement in water.
✔ Answer: Scales
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6. Seal
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Covering: Fur (though it has a layer of skin too)
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Explanation: Seals are mammals and have a short coat of fur, especially around the body. While they have thick skin, their classification by covering is primarily
fur.
✔ Answer: Fur
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7. Cow
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Covering: Fur
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Explanation: Cows are mammals and have fur (or hair), though it’s often short and coarse.
✔ Answer: Fur
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8. Crocodile
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Covering: Scales
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Explanation: Crocodiles are reptiles with tough, armored scales made of keratin.
✔ Answer: Scales
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✔ Final Answers:
| Animal | Classification |
|--------------|----------------|
| Dog |
Fur |
| Bird |
Feather |
| Elephant |
Skin |
| Snake |
Scales |
| Fish |
Scales |
| Seal |
Fur |
| Cow |
Fur |
| Crocodile |
Scales |
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📝 Summary:
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Fur: Dog, Seal, Cow
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Feather: Bird
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Scales: Snake, Fish, Crocodile
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Skin: Elephant
This classification helps us understand how animals are adapted to their environments based on their outer coverings!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of animal worksheet.
