AnimalsExplore
- The six groups of animals and what makes each one special.
- Animals of India, from the tiger to the sarus crane.
- What baby animals are called, and names for groups of animals.
- Which animals are in danger, and what the categories mean.
- Test yourself with the animal quiz.
Questions
What is the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?
A vertebrate has a backbone. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish are vertebrates. An invertebrate has no backbone: insects, spiders, snails, worms and jellyfish are examples.
Which is the largest animal?
The blue whale is the largest animal known to have lived. The African bush elephant is the largest animal on land, and the giraffe is the tallest.
What is the national animal of India?
The tiger is the national animal of India. The Indian peafowl (peacock) is the national bird, and the Ganges river dolphin is the national aquatic animal.
Why do animals have two names?
Common names differ from language to language. A scientific name, such as Panthera tigris for the tiger, is the same everywhere, so scientists in every country know exactly which animal is meant.