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Whales live in the sea. But they are not fish. They are mammals.

Animals - Identifying Some Common Animals

Learn to spot common animals using simple clues. Look carefully at bodies, coverings, and habitats. Can you match each clue to the right animal?

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Fascinating Fact:

Spot the hedgehog. Small, round body with spines. Can curl into a ball.

In KS1 Science, children learn to recognise animals by noticing features like size, body covering, legs, tails, and where they live. These clues help them name and group animals correctly.

Key Terms

Feature: A part or detail, such as fur, feathers, beak, tail, or pattern, that helps us recognise an animal.
Habitat: The natural home of an animal, like woodland, garden, pond, farm, or sea.
Wild Animal: An animal that finds its own food and home and is not usually kept as a pet.

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How can KS1 children learn to identify common animals?

KS1 children can learn to identify animals by matching names to clear pictures, talking about features like fur, beaks, legs, and using games and quizzes to practise regularly.

Which common animals should children know in KS1 Science?

Children in KS1 should recognise familiar animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, cows, sheep, horses, ducks, frogs, birds, and some garden wildlife like hedgehogs and snails.

What clues help you tell animals apart?

Clues include body covering (fur, feathers, scales), number of legs, type of feet or claws, tail shape, size, colour patterns, and whether they live on land, in water, or in trees.

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This animal is also a pet. What is it?

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Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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