- Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column.
- Warm-blooded animals can regulate their body temperature internally, while cold-blooded animals rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.
- Birds: Feathers, beaks, lay eggs, most can fly. Examples: Eagle, penguin.
- Mammals: Hair or fur, give birth to live young, produce milk. Examples: Human, elephant.
- Reptiles: Scaly skin, lay eggs on land, cold-blooded. Examples: Snake, turtle.
- Amphibians: Moist skin, lay eggs in water, undergo metamorphosis, cold-blooded. Examples: Frog, salamander.
- Fish: Live in water, have gills and fins, cold-blooded. Examples: Trout, shark.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of animals with backbones worksheet.
