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6th gr Vertebrates 2
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Characteristics of amphibians | lay eggs in water, live in water when young, on land as adults, and are cold blooded |
| Characteristics of mammals | mothers feed young milk, are covered in fur or hair, have sweat glands, and are warm blooded |
| Characteristics of birds | are warm blooded, lay eggs, have wings and feathers |
| people, dog cow | examples of mammals |
| robins, eagles, crows | examples of birds |
| frog, toad, salamanders | examples of amphibians |
| habitat loss, overhunting, pollution, exotic species | Why are animals endangered? |
| build parks or reserves, support & pass laws, limit hunting, limit pesticides | What can people do to help endangered species? |
| endoskeleton | an internal skeleton |
| coldblooded | an animal that can not keep its body temperature constant and warm |
| warm blooded | an animal that can keep its body temperature constant and warm |