Animal Groups — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Insects have six legs.
Camouflage is when an animal looks like the things around it so predators cannot see it easily.
2. A bear keeps warm because it has thick fur.
Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that helps bears save energy during cold winter months when food is hard to find.
3. Turtles carry a shell on their back for protection.
Migration is when birds travel a long way to find warmer weather and more food for the winter.
4. A robin uses its wings to fly.
Porcupines have sharp quills that poke any animal that tries to attack them, keeping them safe.
5. Salamanders are amphibians because they live on land and in water.
A chameleon can change its color to match what is around it so predators have a hard time seeing it.
6. Lizards and snakes both have scaly skin.
Polar bears have very thick fur that traps heat and keeps them warm even in freezing cold weather.
7. A cat feeds its babies milk.
A skunk sprays a terrible smell from its body to scare predators away so it can stay safe.
8. Clownfish breathe using gills underwater.
Ducks have webbed feet with skin between their toes, which works like flippers to help them paddle through water.
9. Bees and butterflies are types of insects.
An arctic fox grows white fur in winter so it blends in with the snow, making it hard for predators to spot.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
turtle
→ reptile
insect
parrot
→ bird
reptile
ant
→ insect
bird
tuna
→ fish
fish
Geese migrate by flying south. Bears hibernate by sleeping through winter. A stick insect uses camouflage to look like a twig. A turtle hides inside its hard shell for protection.