The document categorizes and describes key characteristics of different animal groups including vertebrates like fish, amphibians, mammals, birds, and reptiles as well as invertebrates like molluscs, arthropods, and annelids. For each group, it lists some defining features such as whether they have eggs, scales, feathers, hair, shells, or how many legs they have. The document concludes by stating that groups will look for more information about these animals in a science book and dictionary.