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Animals - Parts of Animal Bodies
Birds have wings rather than arms. Wings help birds to fly.

Animals - Parts of Animal Bodies

Animals have different body parts to help them live. Paws, claws, fins, wings, tails and whiskers each have special jobs for moving, hunting, sensing and staying safe.

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Fascinating Fact:

Paws and claws. Cats and dogs have paws. Some animals have claws to grip, climb, or catch.

In KS1 Science, children learn that animal body parts are carefully matched to their needs. Feet for running, wings for flying, fins for swimming and teeth, beaks or claws for feeding and defence.

  • Paw: A soft animal foot, often with pads and claws, used for walking and gripping.
  • Claw: A sharp, curved nail that helps animals catch food, climb or defend themselves.
  • Whiskers: Long sensitive hairs that help animals sense objects and spaces around them.
What are the main parts of an animal's body for KS1?

KS1 children learn simple body parts such as head, eyes, ears, mouth, legs, feet, wings, fins and tail. Each part has a job, like seeing, hearing, moving or feeding.

How do paws, hooves and claws help animals?

Paws give grip and padding, hooves support heavy bodies on hard ground, and claws help some animals climb, dig, hold food or protect themselves.

Why do some animals have whiskers or long tails?

Whiskers help animals feel nearby objects, especially in the dark. Long tails can help with balance, steering when running or swimming, or swishing insects away.

1 .
Why do frogs have such big back legs?
So they can see a long way
So they can jump a long way
So they can hear a long way
So they can walk on two legs
What is the difference between a toad and a frog? Toads have drier skin
2 .
What do animals have in their head?
Legs and wings
Legs and arms
Mouth and eyes
Chest and stomach
Most animals also have ears. But sometimes you can’t see them
3 .
Why do birds have wings?
So they can fly
So they can keep warm
So they can see
So they can hear
Can you think of a bird that cannot fly? - A penguin
4 .
Crocodiles are always on the lookout for a meal. Why do they have eyes on the top of their head?
So the eyes stay dry
So they can see their next meal above the water
So they can swim
So they look frightening
Crocodiles swim on the surface, with their eyes just above the water
5 .
This animal can fly. But it is not a bird. What is it?
Fox
Squirrel
Bat
Whale
Bats are mammals
6 .
What do fish have instead of legs and arms?
Tails
Fins
Wings
Flippers
Fins help fish to swim
7 .
Some animals live in shells. Why do they live in shells?
So they are safe
So they can hear better
So they can see better
So they can make music
Have you collected seashells? What shape were they?
8 .
Most animals have a tail. Can you think of an animal that does NOT have a tail?
Whale
Fish
Lizard
Us
Tails help animals to move and to balance. But humans do not have tails!
9 .
Some birds have webbed feet. Why do ducks have webbed feet?
So they can waddle
So they can run
So they can swim better
So they can fly better
What noise do ducks make?
10 .
Turtles swim in the sea. What do turtles have instead of arms and legs?
Tails
Fins
Wings
Flippers
Turtles can crawl up beaches. But they are much better swimmers
Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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