The Animal
Kingdom
Living on Planet Earth
Animal Kingdom
Here are some sample slides from the Living
on Planet Earth series, all with audio, that will
broaden your students’ understanding of life
all around us in a fun and easy to use format.
Animal Kingdom
Some animals have bones or cartilage
inside that give them shape and help
them to move.
If you remove all the fleshy parts of the
animal you will have a skeleton.
Fish
Allfish have vertebrae or cartilage inside
that give them shape and help them to
turn. Some fish have bones and cartilage,
while others have only cartilage.
Cartilage feels like rubber. It’s softer and
more flexible than bones because it
doesn’t have calcium in it.
Invertebrates
Body Shape
There are two basic
symmetrical body plans.
One is circular, round,
like the sea anemone
and has a mouth in the
center. A starfish, even
with five or more arms
has no head and a
mouth in the center.
Mammals
Mammals are warm-blooded,
maintaining their body temperature by
eating food and drinking water.
The body hairs of many species help keep
the skin hydrated and the body warm.
Birds
Many bird species migrate to warmer
climates when temperatures in their
summer environments begin to cool.
Reptiles
Finding Food
Animals that eat only
plants found growing in
their ecosystem are
called herbivores. Most
reptiles are omnivorous,
eating meat if available,
and plants that provide
nutrition and water.
Amphibians
Mimicry
Some frogs are able to quickly change
their belly color to a bright orange or
yellow. The attacking predator is suddenly
confused into thinking that the frog is
poisonous and turns away.
Animal Kingdom
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Animal Kingdom
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