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| Where do frogs & toads reproduce? | In the water |
| Are frogs and toads herbivores or carnivores? | Carnivores |
| What are some examples of reptiles? | Lizards, geckos, snakes, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, komodo dragons |
| What do reptiles usually eat? | insects and small rodents |
| Where are reptiles NOT found? | Tundra (Very cold places) |
| Describe the size of a reptile brain. | Small |
| What are the toes or claws in a reptile used for? | Climbing, digging, running. |
| How does a reptile increase body temperature? | Bask in the sun (Because they are cold-blooded) |
| What is a reptile's skeleton like? | Bony internal skeleton |
| Which are NOT fully terrestrial? Amphibians or Reptiles? | Amphibians (because they lose too much water through their skin) |
| Do fish, amphibians and reptiles have one offspring at a time or more? | Many eggs at a time |
| Describe reptile eggs | Contain food and water. Watertight so they don't dry out |
| What does the word AMPHIBIAN mean? | "Both Lives" (Live both on land and water) |
| Describe the skin of a reptile | Light-weight, flexible scales, almost watertight |
| Which are more active: amphibians or reptiles? | Reptiles |
| Do reptiles use skin for gas exchange? Why or why not? | No, because it is too thick |
| How do reptiles get the oxygen they need? | Have lungs with internal folds for greater gas exchange |
| Where are reptile eggs fertilized? | Sometimes within the female (Internal fertilization) and many young are hatched from eggs |
| What are Aves? | Birds |
| Birds have feet and legs that are covered in ____ | scales |
| Which vertebrates molt? | Birds and reptiles |
| Aves are very closely related to what animal? | Crocodiles |
| What is a forelimb? | Front limbs (ex. front legs, arms on people or wings on birds) |
| Which vertebrate has lightweight, hollow bones? | Aves/Birds |
| Do all birds fly? | No (ex. ostriches, penguins) |
| What type of beak is used for tearing and name a bird with this type. | Curved; Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, etc. |
| What type of beak is used for eating insects and seed gathering. | Short/small beak; Robin, cardinals, crows, pigeons, etc. |
| What type of beek is used to shovel through the mud and name a bird with this type. | Flat; ducks |
| What type of feet are used for swimming? Name a bird | Webbed feet; ducks, geese, penguins |
| What type of feet are used for grabbing prey? Name a bird | Curved talons; eagles, falcons, hawks, owls |
| Which type of legs are used to support the bird on soft surfaces? Name a bird | Long legs with wide feet; flamingo |
| What type of vertebrate are humans? | Mammals |
| Which group of vertebrates has hair/fur? | Mammals |
| What function does hair color serve? | Camouflage or gives a warning |
| How can hair be specialized? | Whiskers or quills are examples |
| What is underneath the layer of hair in mammals? What is its purpose? | A layer of fat; warmth |
| How many sets of teeth do mammals usually have? | Usually 2 (baby and adult) |
| Which type of vertebrates have the most efficient lungs? | Mammals |
| Which group of animals take care of their young for a long period of time? | Mammals |
| How do mammals give parental care? (Give examples) | Protection, grooming, teach skills (ex. hunting) |
