1. How do we classify vertebrates?
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2. Characteristics of Animals
Features that make them different
Many cells.
Cannot make their own food
Can move on their own.

3. Vertebrate Animals Vertebrates
Backbone that surrounds the spinal cord.
Divided in to 5 classes:
mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Fish

4. Mammals
They all:
Breath air
Make milk for young
Have hair or fur

5. Mammals Cont. Have fur or hair Young born looking like parent.
Keeps same body temperature
Young born looking like parent.

6. Reptiles Do not have hair or fur Skin with scales
Temperature of body changes with outside

7. Life Cycle of Reptiles Young looks like parents. Hatch from eggs
Ready to live on their own

8. Birds They are special because of their feathers.
Not all birds can fly.
Lay hard shell eggs.

9. Life Cycle of Birds
Young birds need to be fed by parents