The document discusses the classification of animals in the kingdom Animalia. It is divided into two major groups: chordates and non-chordates based on the presence or absence of a notochord. Non-chordates are further divided into 8 subgroups based on other features. Chordates are divided into subphyla Protochordata and Vertebrata. Vertebrata are classified into 5 classes - Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia - based on characteristics like habitat, reproduction methods and body features.