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Key Stage 1
Meaning
An animal is a living creature that can move around freely and eats other living things to survive.
About Animals
- Animals eat other living creatures but they do not always have a mouth.
Examples
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| This animal is a type of Mammal. | A Reptile is a kind of animal. | Birds are a type of animal. |
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| Fish are animals that live underwater. | An amphibian is an animal. | This animal is an insect.
NB: Insects are not in Key Stage 1. |
Key Stage 3
Animals are made of cells which contain a nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria and a cell membrane, but no chloroplasts, cell wall or permanent vacuole.