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Tree of life Carnivores

Odd-toed
We have named over a million species of animal, but there are hoofed
probably millions more waiting to be found. All animals belong mammals
to the tree of life, which is an illustration showing how they are
related to one another. Animals on branches closer together
are more closely related. The groups that have lived on Earth
the longest form the tree’s lowest branches.
Primates

Rabbits Pangolins
Reptiles

If it has tough, dry skin covered Rodents
in scales then it’s a reptile. These
animals’ bodies do not make
heat, so to warm up they often
sunbathe. Most lay eggs, which
can have a hard or soft shell.
Marsupials

Turtles and
Lizards and
Crocodiles snakes tortoises

Birds

Fish Bony fish
These amazing animals can all
breathe underwater. Some live in the
salty sea and others in freshwater.
Usually fish have smooth scales, but
Birds sharks and rays have small, rough
scales that feel like sandpaper.
Swooping through the skies, or running
along the ground, you can tell a bird by
its feathers and hard beak. Birds are
descended from dinosaurs, and just
like these ancient reptiles they lay
hard-shelled eggs.

Sharks Starfish

Rays
Jellyfish

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