Animals have special parts
Animals have body parts that help them move, eat and stay alive. Different animals have different parts. Each part has its own special job to help the animal live well.
Key idea
Birds have wings to fly. Fish have fins to swim. Many land animals have legs to walk and run.
Some animal parts
- A bird has wings and soft feathers.
- A fish has fins and gills for breathing.
- A cat has four legs and a long tail.
- An elephant has a long trunk.
Parts help animals live
Animals use their body parts every day. They use their mouth to eat and their legs, wings or fins to move from place to place.
Example
A fish uses its fins to swim in the water, and a bird uses its wings to fly in the sky.