Glossary

The age of a bird when it develops wing feathers which are developed enough for the bird to fly.

The age when the animal can survive without the support of its parent(s).

The age when an animal can mate to produce its own offspring.

The average number of babies born at once.

A level of classifying animals in a phylum. Classes are then sub-divided into further groups known as orders.

The color of the animal’s coat or markings.

What kind of foods the animal eats.

A level of classifying animals within an order. Orders are broken down in families and families are broken down further into smaller groups called genus.

The preferred food of an animal. For example, Penguins may eat Crab or Squid, but typically prefer to eat Fish – this may because they are easier to catch, eat or digest.

An exciting thing that is known about an animal.

A level of classifying animals within a family. Families are divided into sub-groups called genus which generally contain one or two animal species.

The term habitat is used to describe a specific area where a particular animal lives, within an environment. Many animals have adapted to requiring specific conditions which can only be found in their natural habitat such as those animals that live in the polar regions that have longer, thicker body fur to keep them warm.

A level of classifying all living things on earth, as similar species are broken into 5 groups including plants, animals and fungi.

The length of time an animal lives.

Whether the animal is solitary or sociable.

A level used to classify animals. Classes are broken into sub-groups known as order, which are broken down further into families.

A level of classifying animals within the animal kingdom. Phylum are further divided into subgroups called classes.

Other animals that hunt and eat the animal.

The scientific name is the name used by scientists to refer to a particular species of animal.

The protective layer of the animal

The fastest recorded speed of the animal.

The animal group that the species belongs to.

The measurement of how heavy the animal is.