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Is a fox a mammal or amphibian?
Foxes are omnivorous mammals that are light on their feet. They are often mistaken for other members of the Canidae family, which include jackals, wolves and dogs. They stand out from their relatives because of their long, thin legs, lithe frame, pointed nose and bushy tail.
Are foxes mammals or reptiles?
Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or brush). Twelve species belong to the monophyletic “true foxes” group of genus Vulpes.
What order does a fox belong to?
Carnivores
TherapsidFerungulata
Red fox/Order
Is a fox a marsupial?
The gray fox and Virginia opossum may look similar, but they represent two fundamentally distinct groups of mammals. Foxes are placentals, like humans and most mammals today. Opossums are marsupials, a group that also includes kangaroos and koalas.
What Kingdom is a fox in?
Animal
Red fox/Kingdom
Is a Fox a feline or canine?
Yes a fox is a canine. Canines are also known as canids and include foxes, wolves, jackals and other types of canine family members. Foxes are found all over the world, and are typically characterized by slender long-legs, long muzzles, bushy ears and erect pointed tails.
How are amphibians different from reptiles and birds?
Amphibians live “dual lives” (which means that they spend half their life in water and the remaining half on land), and reptiles are a group of animals that live on land. Also, reptiles have scales on their body and function to retain moisture.
What are the different animal groups in science?
Year 1 Science – Different Animal Groups – Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Fish and Birds. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Which is the only animal that has feathers?
The answer is feathers! All birds have feathers and birds are the only animals that do. The feathers on a bird’s wings and tail overlap. Because they overlap, the feathers catch and hold the air.
What are the 5 classes of vertebrate animals?
The five most well known classes of vertebrates (animals with backbones) are mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians. They are all part of the phylum chordata — I remember “chordata” by thinking of spinal chord. There are also a lot of animals without backbones.