Animal Kingdom Presentation designed for First Grade viewers and teachers. Presentation covers main animal groups and selective focus on a few specific animals for each animal group.

1. A First Grade Lesson
Presentation by Alana Klunzinger
Central Michigan University
2009
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2.  All animals are part of Kingdom Animalia.
 Animals are multi-cellular organisms made of
mostly tissues and organs.
 Animals must ingest their food and digest it
internally within the body.
 So far, scientists have been able to discover
between 9 and 10 million animal species.
 Animals come in a variety of shapes, sizes,
colors, and other characteristics.
 Most animals on Earth are insects.
Information found: Myers, P. 2001. "Animalia" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 06, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Animalia.html.
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3. Amphibians Insects
Birds Mammals
Fish Reptiles
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4. Groups
Amphibians are…
o Cold blooded o Moist skinned creatures- they do
not have scales!
o Lay jelly-covered eggs
o Water or moist environment
o Breath with their gills, lungs, or lovers.
through their skin
Check Out these Amphibians!
Frogs Newts Toads
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Amphibians" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 08, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/amphib.html.
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5. Amphibians
•Frogsspend most of their time in the water,
and only part of the time on land.
•Frogsinternal body temperature matches
the exterior temperature.
•Unlike
toads, frog skins are typically smooth
and moist.
•Frogs will not only shed their skin- they will
EAT it too!
•Frogs
will anything from mosquitoes, flies,
worms, spiders, and sometimes other frogs.
•Baby frogs are also called “tadpoles”.
•The frog in the picture to the left is called a
Tree Frog.
•There are many different types of frogs;
some are the Wood Frog, Bullfrog, Green
Frog, Flying Frog, and Mountain Frog.
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2007. “The Frog" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 08, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/frogs1.html.
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6. Amphibians
•Newts have permeable skin that is also
toxic for self defensive purposes.
•Newts usually live on a solitary basis but
can hibernate in groups.
• Newts can re-grow limbs!
• Newts can live up to 20 years.
•Newts eat water snails, insects, and
especially WORMS!
•Newt eggs are usually laid individually on
plants.
•This Newt is a North American Newt.
•Newt populations are declining around
the world because of pollution and loss of
habitat.
Information found: Bond, A. 2009. “Newt" (On-line), A-Z Animals. Accessed October 08, 2009 at http://a-z-animals.com/animals/newt/
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7. Amphibians
• Toads have wart-like skin that is dry.
• Are night-hoppers.
• Have poison glands behind their eyes.
• Live in drier areas.
• Have small tongues to catch their food.
• Eat ants, flies and spiders.
• Toads will lay their eggs in a chain-like
shape.
• Will burrow in sandy locations if they
sense danger.
• This Toad is known as the Spadefoot
Toad.
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2007. “About Frogs and Toads" (On-line), Web-Pages for Students. Accessed October 08, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/frogs6.html
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8. Groups
Birds are warm blooded animals.
Birds have wings, and most have the
ability to fly.
Birds lay eggs that eventually hatch.
Some birds will migrate south in the
fall and migrate north in the spring.
Snowy Owls There are different groups of birds:
Arctic Tropical Macaw Parrots
Land Water
Each of these birds are birds is
an example of each bird group!
Check them out!
Chickadee
Mallard Ducks
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Birds" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 09, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/birds.html.
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9. Birds
•Snowy Owls live within woodland type
areas in the tundra or Arctic Circle.
•Unlike some birds, Snowy Owls will build
their nests on the ground.
•Snowy Owls are one the largest owl
breeds in the world!
•These owls will swallow their food
whole, and will regurgitate the bones
afterwards.
•Snowy Owls may eat over 2,000 mice
and lemmings in one year!
•Snowy Owls do not travel in flocks like
some birds; they tend to lead a solitary
life.
Information found: Bond, A. 2009. “Snowy Owls" (On-line), A-Z Animals. Accessed October 09, 2009 at http://a-z-animals.com/animals/snowy-owl/.
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10. Birds
•Chickadees prefer to live in wooded
areas such as woodlands, parks, and
other like places in North America.
•Female Chickadees will build their nests
alone and will incubate their eggs for
about 12 days.
•Chickadees will eat mainly insects and
spiders, but will also eat plants too.
•If a Chickadee feels threatened by a
predator it will gather other Chickadees
to swarm the predator for protection.
• Chickadees will hop rather than walk.
Information found: Roof, J. 2002. "Parus atricapillus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Parus_atricapillus.html.
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11. Birds
•Mallards are by far the most well-known
water-based bird in the world.
•Mallards prefer to live in the wetlands,
but will also live at lakes, rivers, and
along the coastline.
•Mallard hens (females) will lay their
nest on the ground nearby water and will
lay between 9 – 13 eggs.
•The female duck call, also called the
“decrescendo call,” can be heard for
miles!
•Mallards will flock in large groups south
for the colder months.
•This Mallard is an example of the male.
Information found: Rogers, D. 2001. "Anas platyrhynchos" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Anas_platyrhynchos.html.
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12. Birds
•Scarlet Macaws mate for life with one
partner; once they are mated they are
rarely ever separated.
•Macaw hatchlings may reside with their
parents between 1 – 2 years after hatching.
•Typically the Macaw will use its left foot for
grasping and feeding while the right foot for
balance.
•In the wild Macaws live on average
between 40 – 50 years. They can live on
average around 75 years if living in captivity.
•Macaws will prefer to eat fruits and nuts.
Sometimes they will eat clay to help digest
harmful chemicals.
•Scarlet Macaws have a strong influence on
their environment; they play a role in the
generation of certain tree species.
Information found: Mijal, M. 2001. "Ara macao" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ara_macao.html.
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13. Groups
 Fish are cold blooded animals.
 Fish use their gills in order to
breath.
 Fish are covered in scales
rather than skin.
Betta Fish  Fish move around using their
Clown Fish fins.
 All fish must live in water, but
not all things that live in the
water are fish.
 There are fresh water fish,
marine fish, aquarium fish, and
tropical fish.
Goldfish
Check out these cool fish!
Lionfish
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Animal Groups- Fish" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 09, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/fish.html.
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14. Fish
•Betta fish live in watery areas that have
low oxygen levels.
•Betta fish can survive if the only thing
left of the water they live in is muddy
clay.
• These fish are very aggressive; they are
famous for fighting with competing Betta
fish in order to protect their own
territory.
•The Betta will eat insects that fall into
their waters; they do not usually hunt.
•Bettas like to bury themselves in the
sand during the dry season, and will
come out again when it is more rainy.
•There is not one specific color for the
Betta; they are colored in layers starting
with blue, red, black, and lastly yellow.
Information found: Sturgeon, D. 2001. "Betta splendens" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Betta_splendens.html.
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15. Fish
•Clown Fish reside in an anemone within or
near the coral reefs.
•Clown Fish, like the Macaw Parrott, will
mate for life with one other Clown Fish.
•Male Clown Fish are the primary care
provider for their eggs, but the female will
also help out from time to time.
•These fish can live on average between 6
to 10 years.
•Clown Fish are not very good swimmers;
this is why they rely on their anemone for
constant shelter from predators.
•These fish eat mainly algae, plankton, and
even parasites that live on the anemone
they live in.
•Anemones are very beneficial for Clown
Fish for shelter because predators risk
getting stung if they come in contact with
the anemone.
Information found: Newcomb, D. and W. Fink. 2004. "Amphiprion ocellaris" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Amphiprion_ocellaris.html.
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16. Fish
•Lionfish live in marine waters along
reefs where the water is warm year
round.
•Lionfish are nighttime swimmers; when
the sun comes out they go back into their
dark shelter in the reefs.
•These fish will eat other small fish and
crustaceans, and sometimes will eat
younger versions of its own species.
•Lionfish attack by gliding along and
grasping their prey with one BIG gulp
with their open mouth.
•If a Lionfish feels that its home is
threatened it will charge at the intruder
to bite its head.
•A Lionfish’s sharp dorsal fins are
poisonous; this is one of its ways for self-
defense.
Information found: Wood, M. 2001. "Pterois volitans" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pterois_volitans.html.
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17. Fish
•Goldfish are freshwater fish that prefer
to live in slow-moving waters.
•These fish are by far the most popular
domesticated fish that families keep as
pets in an aquarium or in a pond.
• The oldest living goldfish ever recorded
lived to 43 years old! Goldfish kept in
ponds can live up to 25 years old, and
aquarium kept goldfish can live up to 10
years old.
• Goldfish are omnivores; they eat plants.
• The size of a goldfish depends on its
living environment; the larger the
habitat, the larger they grow.
• Goldfish are a relative of the carp.
•Goldfish teeth can be found in their
throat- NOT their mouth.
Information found: Street, R. 2002. "Carassius auratus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 09, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Carassius_auratus.html.
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18. Groups
• Insects are cold-blooded
creatures.
• Insects have three main body
parts: head, thorax, and the
Leaf-Cutting abdomen.
Ants
• Their exterior is their skeleton;
it is called an exoskeleton. Karner Blue
Butterfly
• Insects have antennas or
feelers to help with finding food.
• Insects are the largest group in
the animal kingdom.
• Insects can be both harmful
Praying and helpful for humans. Yellow Jacket
Mantis
• Check out these Insects!
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Insects" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 11, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/insects.html.
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19. Insects
•These ants are very aggressive about
protecting their territory.
•The Queen ant is the largest ant in the
colony.
•Only the Queen and males are able to
mate, all other ants are sterile (they cannot
mate).
•The Queen will leave her colony to lay
news eggs for a new colony to form.
•The lifespan for the ant colony is closely
related to the lifespan of the Queen; if the
colony should survive, it can live as long as
10-15 years.
• Leaf-Cutting Ants eat fungus.
•Some people in Mexico will eat these types
of ants as a source of protein.
•Leaf-Cutting Ants live in tropical areas and
other agricultural areas.
Information found: Byrne, A. 2004. "Atta sexdens" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Atta_sexdens.html.
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20. Insects
•The Praying Mantis uses surrounding
leaves for camouflage and hunting their
prey.
•It is a rare occasion for the female
mantis to bite the head off the male
after mating; this typically occurs only if
the male is aggressive.
•The Praying Mantis is a carnivore; they
eat other insects like grasshoppers,
crickets, flies, wasps, spiders, and
butterflies.
•Female Praying Mantis’ are larger than
male Praying Mantis’.
•Praying Mantis are quiet and shy.
Information found: Purkayastha, M. 1999. "Orthodera novaezealandiae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Orthodera_novaezealandiae.html.
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21. Insects
•Since 1992 the Karner Blue Butterflies have
become endangered.
•Like all butterflies, the Karner Blue will go
through a metamorphosis: a change in
physical form.
•These butterflies have a short lifespan;
they can survive anywhere between 4-5 days
or up to 2-3 weeks.
•If it is too warm the Karner Blue will
remain in shaded areas until it cools off.
Karner Blue Butterflies will fly around from
early morning to early evening.
•These butterflies will only feed on wild
lupine (a blue flower).
•Karner Blue Butterflies prefer to live
grassland areas, but will also live in forest-
type areas also.
Information found: Barton, B. 2004. "Lycaeides melissa" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Lycaeides_melissa.html.
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22. Insects
•Many people fear that the Yellow Jacket is
an aggressive insect, but actually it is quite
peaceful. However, it will not resist to
defend itself if it feels threatened.
•A Yellow Jacket will sting profusely if they
feel threatened; this can be very dangerous
and sometimes fatal to some people with
strong allergies.
•Adult Yellow Jackets only eat nectar and
fruit juices; only the larvae will eat other
insects.
• Yellow Jackets rely on sight and smell to
find food.
•Queen Yellow Jackets will live for one year,
while males die shortly after mating or early
in December.
•The designs on the abdomen of the Yellow
Jacket determine its caste (social status).
Information found: Yoder, H. 2001. "Vespula maculifrons" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Vespula_maculifrons.html.
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23. Groups
• Mammals are the most
intelligent animals on Earth!
• Mammals are warm-blooded.
• Mammals have hair or fur to
keep themselves warm.
Manatees
• Some mammals include wild
Chimpanzees
cats, dolphins, rodents, apes,
and HUMANS!
• Most baby mammals will drink
from their mother.
•Mammals can either be
carnivores, herbivores, and/or
omnivores.
Chipmunks Tigers
• Check out these mammals!
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Mammals" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 11, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/mammals.html.
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24. Mammals
•The Chimpanzee is the closest to human
mammal; they are 99.4% identical.
• The Chimpanzee is a very social creature.
•Baby Chimpanzees will cling to their
mothers from 3.5 to 4.5 years.
•A Chimpanzees lifespan can range from 40-
60 years.
•Adult males have the strongest
relationships within their community,
however, they are most likely to compete
between each other.
•Chimpanzees groom each other socially to
maintain cleanliness but also to strengthen
relationships.
•Playing is something Chimpanzees like to
do at all ages.
•Chimpanzees are very intelligent, only with
education and training can they solve
problems, learn sign language, and many
other tasks.
Information found: Shefferly, N. 2005. "Pan troglodytes" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pan_troglodytes.html.
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25. Mammals
•Chipmunks have pouched cheeks so that
they can store food in them.
•Most Chipmunks do not live more than
one year.
•Chipmunks got their name by the noise
they make: “Chip” noises.
•This Chipmunk does not hibernate
through the winter entirely; it will wake
up from time to time to eat some of its
stored nuts and food.
•The Chipmunk prefers to eat things like
nuts, corn, fruits, and seeds, but it will
eat insects too.
•To escape predators the Chipmunk will
run fast to its burrow (home) for safety.
Information found: Anderson, R. and J. Stephens. 2002. "Tamias striatus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Tamias_striatus.html.
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26. Mammals
•The Manatee is VERY BIG! It can weigh up
to 1,000 kg or 2,205 lbs.
• Manatees are not able to live on land.
•The Manatee can live alone or in groups
that can go up to 200 other Manatees.
•Manatees will only eat water-based or
aquatic plants as a food source.
•Manatees are an endangered species
because of humans hunting them or
destruction of their natural habitat.
•They are also endangered because too
often they are harmed or killed because of
boating accidents.
•The Manatee is a friendly animal; it will let
humans approach them and pet them.
•When other Manatees are swimming around
each other they will often rub and roll along
each other.
Information found: Myers, P. 2001. "Trichechidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 12, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Trichechidae.html.
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27. Mammals
•Tigers have no known natural predators
except humans.
• Tigers are stealthy nighttime hunters.
•Tigers use scent markings to
communicate between each other.
•The longest relationship between any
tigers is between a mother and her
offspring.
•Tigers can live up to between 8-10 years
in the wild; some tigers have been known
to live into their 20s in captivity.
•Tigers do not require a lot in order to
survive; all they need is some vegetation
for shelter, water, and prey to hunt.
•All Tiger subspecies are severely
endangered because of human hunting
and destruction of Tigers’ habitats.
Information found: Dacres, K. and B. Lundrigan. 2007. "Panthera tigris" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 11, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Panthera_tigris.html.
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28. Groups
Boa Constrictors Crocodiles Sea Turtles
• Reptiles are cold-blooded animals • Reptiles do not eat as often as other
mammals.
• Many Reptiles hatch from eggs when born,
but others like snakes are sometimes born • Dinosaurs that lived long ago were Reptiles.
alive.
• Many Reptiles when they grow will shed their
• The Reptile’s skin is usually dry and also skin.
scaly.
Check out these cool Reptiles!
Information found: Giannetta, J. 2003. “Reptiles" (On-line), Web Pages for Students. Accessed October 1, 2009 at http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/reptiles.html.
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29. Reptiles
•The Boa Constrictor typically lives in the
Rainforest, but can also be found in
woodland areas and semi-deserts.
•On average the Boa is around 2.5 meters or
8.2 feet long, but can get as big as 4 meters
or 13.1 feet long.
•Boas can live on average 20 years in the
wild and 40 years in captivity.
• Most Boas prefer to be nocturnal,
(nighttime creatures) but they will sunbathe
if it is cold outside to keep warm.
•The Boa Constrictor will eat mostly small
mammals like bird and rodents; they will,
however, dine on anything that can fit into
their mouth if need be.
•Boa Constrictors will bite if they feel
threatened.
•The Boa is a very popular snake to keep as a
pet.
Information found: Lindemann, L. and J. Harding. 2009. "Boa constrictor" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 12, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Boa_constrictor.html.
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30. Reptiles
•The Crocodile can live up to 100 years! On
average in the wild most will live to 65 years
old.
•These Crocodiles are loners; they prefer to
spend their time alone.
•Crocodiles will lay in the sun with their
mouths open to maintain body temperature.
• The Crocodile will swallow its food whole.
•Crocodiles will eat fish, turtles, small
mammals, and sometimes birds.
• These Reptiles are strong predators!
•Most Crocodiles are active in the nighttime
spending time in the water. Crocodiles
prefer to remain inactive in the daylight.
• The sunlight helps with their digestion.
Information found: Wayman, E. 2002. "Crocodylus porosus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 12, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Crocodylus_porosus.html.
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31. Reptiles
• In the wild, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle can
live up to between 30-62 years.
•Female Sea Turtles will go ashore to lay
their eggs, the male will fertilize them, and
then when the eggs hatch the baby turtles
will swim to the ocean to find their parents.
•A Loggerhead Sea Turtle can hold its breath
for 20 minutes when diving, and they can go
for hours without breathing.
• Sea Turtles will migrate for most of their
life, but will return to their feeding grounds
(home base) every year.
•The Sea Turtle is a carnivorous animal; it
will eat things like crabs, fish, shrimp, but
also plants like algae.
•These Turtles will retreat into their shell
when then sense danger.
•Loggerhead Sea Turtles are decreasing in
numbers in the North American region.
Information found: Duermit, L. and J. Harding. 2007. "Caretta caretta" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 12, 2009 at
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Caretta_caretta.html.
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32. This presentation contained only a few
selected animals from the Animal Kingdom.
Please take the time to look into other
animals within the Animal Kingdom by
reading and research.
Thank you!