2. Animal Body Coverings
Armadillos, snails,
and mollusks have
shells.
Fish and reptiles
have scales.
Birds have
feathers.
Dogs, bears, foxes,
rabbits, and leopards
have fur.
3. Animal Body Parts
A giraffe has long
legs and a long
neck.
A bear has a thick neck,
big teeth, and sharp
claws.
A rabbit has
big ears and
a short tail.
A chimpanzee has long arms, short
legs, and big ears.
4. Describing Animals
A male deer has
antlers and a
short tail.
An African elephant
has big ears, a long
tail, and tusks.
A bull has sharp
horns and a long
tail.
5. Describing Animals
A skunk is black
with a white
stripe and a
bushy tail.
A raccoon has a
striped tail, small
paws, whiskers, and a
face that looks like a
mask.
A cat has big eyes
and whiskers on
its face.
A dog has a long
snout, paws, and a
wet nose.
A paw print
6. Birds, insects,
frogs, and reptiles
lay eggs.
Leopards and
Dalmatians have spots.
Insects have antennae.
Birds, bats, and
most insects
have wings.
31. Fish that Live in the Ocean & Sea
Tuna fish Cod fish
Mackerel
Marlin
32. Fish that Live in Rivers & Lakes
Salmon
Catfish
Trout
Bass
33. Think of an animal. Describe it. Can your partner
guess what animal it is?
• This animal is tall and runs
very fast. It has two legs,
feathers, a long neck, and a
small head. What is it?
(ostrich)
• This animal lives in Alaska. It
has big, sharp teeth, a thick
neck, and sharp claws. It’s
white. What is it? (polar
bear)
• My favorite animal has big
ears, long arms, and a long
tail. What is it? (monkey)
Word Bank
• big / tall
• large / small ears OR nose
• long / thick neck
• long / short tail
• sharp / big teeth OR claws
• paws / feet / legs
• wings / body / horns / tusks
• stripes / spots / fur
• feathers / fins / antennae
• It flies / swims / runs / eats
(grass / other animals / fish /
fruit / eggs, etc.)
• poisonous