The Animal KingdomAnimal Classification &

Vocabulary

First, let’s compareLook at the pictures and compare the differences

Domesticated Animals• Animals are “Tame” (likes

humans)• Can be kept as pets

Wild Animals

In this photo, the snake is the Pr_______ and the bird is the Pr__y

In this photo, the bird is the Pr_____and the worm is the Pr__y

Snake = PredatorBird = Prey

Bird = PredatorWorm = Prey

FUR

FEATHERS

StStripes / Striped

Spots / Spotted

Elephant tusks

Rhinoceros Horn

Wings Fins

Paws

Claws

Endangered Animals

Non-Endangered Animals

Gorillas in the wild

Gorillas in captivity

Hunters: • have hunting license• kill for food, fur, sport• hunt in-season• allowed by law • can control the animal

population

Poachers : • kill wild animals illegally• They’re often protected

animals• often sell body parts

Discussion Questions

Real or Mythical, do you know of somesymbolic animals in Vietnamese culture?

• Hint: there are 4 primary animals

The Dragon

In Vietnam, dragons symbolize power.

Images of dragons appear in architectural decorations in Royal Palaces, temples, pagodas and tombs.

The Unicorn

US version of a unicornthe Vietnamese Unicorn represents Prestige (respect), Peace & Good Luck.

The unicorn has a strange appearance, half dragon-half mammal; sometimes it has only one horn. It’s thought to be a strong andloyal animal.

The Tortoise

The tortoise is a symbol of Longevity (long life) andstrength.

There’s a legend about a tortoise god who helped King An Duong Vuong build Co Loa citadel.

The famous Hoan Kiem Lake or “Lake of the Restored Sword” in the center of Hanoi is associated with a myth about King Le Loi, who returned the sword to the tortoise god after defeating his enemies.

The Phoenix

In Vietnam, the phoenix represent lovers’ happiness, good luck, status and fame.

*In other cultures, it represents new life. The myth states that a phoenix died in a fire, but rose from the ashes to live again.

If you had the opportunity to go hunting, would you go? What animal would you hunt?

Breaking NewsLet’s discuss…

Dentist, Walter Palmer.

Cecil, the Lion

The story… in a nutshell• US dentist, Walter Palmer, went to Zimbabwe (Africa) to hunt big game.

• To hunt, you must pay private guides who know area and are legally allowed to hunt (with a license).

• Walter paid two guides $50-55k USD. to help him kill a lion

• Tragically, the lion they killed was a protected lion in a National Park.

• Cecil was a 13-yr old lion and one of the national parks greatest touristattractions.

He was unique because of his special black mane.

Cecil was also being researched by the university of Oxford, so he wore aGPS collar.

Palmer shot Cecil with a crossbow; the team tracked Cecil and foundhim 40 hours later. They then killed him with a gun. The story spread quickly in the news andpeople are outraged.

The two guides who helped Palmer havebeen arrested for poaching because theydidn’t have the proper permits.

Walter claims that he didn’t know that theguides were illegally hunting.

Opinion:

• If you could decide what should happen to Walter, what would you do? Is he innocent? Should he pay a fine? Jail?

Let’s classify some animals!

There are two main animal groups. • Vertebrates (10% of animals on earth)• Invertebrates (90% of animals on earth)

Which one is the invertebrate?

Invertebrates don’t have backbones.

So, which one is this?

Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

So, which one is this?

Invertebrate

Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

Invertebrate

Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

Vertebrate

Let’s break down the differentcategories of vertebrates

We’ll begin easy…

FISH

Fish don’t have fur. They have…

Fish don’t have fur. They have…

SCALES (and fins)

How do fish breathe?

They have G__________

Gills

Have you ever eaten sushi with roe?

Those are fish eggs

Let’s Review

BIRDS

As you know, birds have feathers & wings. They also L________ eggs. For Chickens, it takes about 20-21 days for the eggs to H_____________.

As you know, birds have feathers & wings. They also Lay eggs. For Chickens, it takes about 20-21 days for the eggs to Hatch.

Look! One egg just hatched!

What a cutie!

Many species of birds M___________ to warmerclimates when it starts to get cold. They do this mainly to find more available food.

Many species of birds Migrate to warmerclimates when it starts to get cold. They do this mainly to find more available food.

Let’s Review

Reptile Time!

Can you describe the skin of reptiles?(texture)

Reptiles have scales that are dry

This reptile is famous for changing colorsC______________N

This reptile is famous for changing colorsChameleon

These housemates are great for eating mosquitos(and living in air conditioners) G_____________

These housemates are great for eating mosquitos(and living in air conditioners) Gecko

Oh hello. What’s the name of this deadly reptile?

Oh hello. What’s the name of this deadly reptile?

King Cobra

This can grow to be one of the biggest snakes inthe world. While they’re non-venomous – they’re just a deadly… because they can constrict* theirPrey tightly.

This can grow to be one of the biggest snakes inthe world. While they’re non-venomous – they’re just a deadly… because they can constrict* theirPrey tightly.

Boa Constrictor

Let’s Review

Amphibians

It’s easy to confuse reptiles & amphibians.But there are some differences.

Amphibians live “two lives”, both on land andin water. Unlike reptiles, their skin is…

Their skin is smooth & moist (wet)

They also have W__________ed feet

They also have Webbed feet

This poor guy was named “World’s Ugliest Endangered Animal”. He’s a Chinese GiantS________________

This poor guy was named “World’s Ugliest Endangered Animal”. He’s a Chinese GiantSalamander

They’re the largest amphibians (180cm). They’re also called “Living Fossils” because their family dates back 170 million years ago!!

Let’s Review

MAMMALS

Mammals have hairor fur

All of these mammals havelong (and adorable)Wh_________

All of these mammals havelong (and adorable)Whiskers

Mammals give b_______ to Live Young(they don’t lay eggs). They also nurse

their babies with milk.

Is a dolphin a mammal or a fish?

We’re

Mammals! …dolphins don’t lay eggs

Is this a mammal?

I’m an insect

– all insects

are invertebrate

s!

Is this a mammal?

Yes, ‘Spider dog’ is a mammal

Let’s see him in action!

Let’s Review

Review Game:

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Seagull is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Seagull is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Raccoon is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Raccoon is ….Heeeey

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Trout is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Trout is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Blue jay is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Blue jay is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Tick is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Tick is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A cricket is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A cricket is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Moose is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Moose is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Koi is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Koi is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

A Sloth is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insectf)The cutest mammal ever!!

A Sloth is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An iguana is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An iguana is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An pigeon is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An pigeon is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An squirrel is ….

a)a birdb)a fishc)a reptiled)a mammale)an insect

An squirrel is ….