Kinds of Animals
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Mammals, birds, fish and insects — how scientists sort the animal world into groups.
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1Read the text Tap a sentence to hear it. Select a word to save it.
There are many kinds of animals in the world. Scientists put them into groups.
Mammals have fur or hair, and mother mammals feed their babies milk. Dogs, cats and humans are all mammals.
Birds have feathers and wings. Most birds can fly, and they all lay eggs.
Fish live in water and breathe through gills. They have fins to help them swim.
Insects have six legs and three body parts. Ants, bees and butterflies are all insects.
2Check your understanding Tap the best answer.
1. What do mother mammals give their babies?
2. How many legs do insects have?
3. What helps fish breathe underwater?
4. What do all birds lay?
5. What helps fish swim?
3Talk about it With a partner or your tutor.
- What is your favorite animal? What group does it belong to?
- Do you have a pet? Is it a mammal?
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