ESL, Animal Kingdom, Vocabulary, Mammal, Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, Fish, Predator, Prey

1. The Animal
Kingdom
Animal Classification &
Vocabulary

2. First, let’s compare
Look at the pictures and compare the differences

4. Domesticated Animals
• Animals are “Tame” (likes humans)
• Can be kept as pets
Wild Animals

5. In this photo, the snake is the
Pr_______ and the bird is the
Pr__y
In this photo, the bird is the Pr_____
and the worm is the Pr__y

6. Snake = Predator
Bird = Prey
Bird = Predator
Worm = Prey

8. FUR
FEATHERS

10. StStripes / Striped
Spots / Spotted

12. Elephant tusks
Rhinoceros Horn

14. Wings Fins

16. Paws
Claws

18. Endangered Animals
Non-Endangered Animals

20. Gorillas in the wild
Gorillas in captivity

22. Hunters:
• have hunting license
• kill for food, fur, sport
• hunt in-season
• allowed by law
• can control the animal
population
Poachers  :
• kill wild animals illegally
• They’re often protected
animals
• often sell body parts

23. Discussion Questions

24. Real or Mythical, do you know of some
symbolic animals in Vietnamese culture?
• Hint: there are 4 primary
animals

25. The Dragon
In Vietnam, dragons symbolize power.
Images of dragons appear in architectural decorations in Royal
Palaces, temples, pagodas and tombs.

26. The Unicorn
US version of a unicornthe Vietnamese Unicorn represents
Prestige (respect), Peace & Good Luck.
The unicorn has a strange appearance, half dragon-half mammal;
sometimes it has only one horn. It’s thought to be a strong and
loyal animal.

27. The Tortoise
The tortoise is a symbol of Longevity (long life) and
strength.
There’s a legend about a tortoise god who helped King An Duong
Vuong build Co Loa citadel.
The famous Hoan Kiem Lake or “Lake of the Restored Sword” in the
center of Hanoi is associated with a myth about King Le Loi, who
returned the sword to the tortoise god after defeating his enemies.

28. The Phoenix
In Vietnam, the phoenix represent lovers’ happiness, good luck,
status and fame.
*In other cultures, it represents new life. The myth states that a
phoenix died in a fire, but rose from the ashes to live again.

29. If you had the opportunity to go hunting,
would you go? What animal would you
hunt?

30. Breaking News
Let’s discuss…
Dentist, Walter Palmer.
Cecil, the Lion

31. The story… in a nutshell
• US dentist, Walter Palmer, went to Zimbabwe (Africa) to hunt
big game.
• To hunt, you must pay private guides who know area and are legally
allowed to hunt (with a license).
• Walter paid two guides $50-55k USD. to help him kill a lion
• Tragically, the lion they killed was a protected lion in a National Park.
• Cecil was a 13-yr old lion and one
of the national parks greatest tourist
attractions.
He was unique because of his special
black mane.
Cecil was also being researched by
the university of Oxford, so he wore a
GPS collar.

32. Palmer shot Cecil with a crossbow; the team tracked Cecil and found
him 40 hours later. They then killed him with a gun.
The story spread quickly in the news and
people are outraged.
The two guides who helped Palmer have
been arrested for poaching because they
didn’t have the proper permits.
Walter claims that he didn’t know that the
guides were illegally hunting.
Opinion:
• If you could decide what should happen
to Walter, what would you do? Is he
innocent? Should he pay a fine? Jail?

33. Let’s classify some animals!

34. There are two main animal groups.
• Vertebrates (10% of animals on earth)
• Invertebrates (90% of animals on earth)
Which one is the invertebrate?

35. Invertebrates don’t have backbones.

36. So, which one is this?
Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

37. So, which one is this?
Invertebrate

38. Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

39. Invertebrate

40. Invertebrate or Vertebrate?

41. Vertebrate

42. Let’s break down the different
categories of vertebrates
We’ll begin easy…

43. FISH

44. Fish don’t have fur. They have…

45. Fish don’t have fur. They have…
SCALES (and fins)

46. How do fish breathe?
They have G__________

47. Gills

48. Have you ever eaten sushi with roe?

49. Those are fish eggs

50. Let’s Review

51. BIRDS

52. As you know, birds have feathers & wings. They
also L________ eggs. For Chickens, it takes about
20-21 days for the eggs to H_____________.

53. As you know, birds have feathers & wings. They
also Lay eggs. For Chickens, it takes about
20-21 days for the eggs to Hatch.

54. Look! One egg just hatched!
What a cutie!

55. Many species of birds M___________ to warmer
climates when it starts to get cold. They do this
mainly to find more available food.

56. Many species of birds Migrate to warmer
climates when it starts to get cold. They do this
mainly to find more available food.

57. Let’s Review

58. Reptile Time!

59. Can you describe the skin of reptiles?
(texture)

60. Reptiles have scales that are dry

61. This reptile is famous for changing colors
C______________N

62. This reptile is famous for changing colors
Chameleon

63. These housemates are great for eating mosquitos
(and living in air conditioners) 
G_____________

64. These housemates are great for eating mosquitos
(and living in air conditioners) 
Gecko

65. Oh hello.
What’s the name of this deadly reptile?

66. Oh hello.
What’s the name of this deadly reptile?
King
Cobra

67. This can grow to be one of the biggest snakes in
the world. While they’re non-venomous – they’re
just a deadly… because they can constrict* their
Prey tightly.

68. This can grow to be one of the biggest snakes in
the world. While they’re non-venomous – they’re
just a deadly… because they can constrict* their
Prey tightly.
Boa Constrictor

69. Let’s Review

70. Amphibians

71. It’s easy to confuse reptiles & amphibians.
But there are some differences.
Amphibians live “two lives”, both on land and
in water. Unlike reptiles, their skin is…

72. Their skin is smooth & moist (wet)

73. They also have W__________ed feet

74. They also have Webbed feet

75. This poor guy was named “World’s
Ugliest Endangered Animal”. He’s a Chinese Giant
S________________

76. This poor guy was named “World’s
Ugliest Endangered Animal”. He’s a Chinese Giant
Salamander

77. They’re the largest amphibians (180cm). They’re also called
“Living Fossils” because their family dates back 170 million years ago!!

78. Let’s Review

79. MAMMALS

80. Mammals have hair
or fur

81. All of these
mammals have
long (and
adorable)
Wh_________

82. All of these
mammals have
long (and
adorable)
Whiskers

83. Mammals give b_______ to Live Young
(they don’t lay eggs). They also nurse
their babies with milk.

84. Is a dolphin a mammal or a fish?

85. …dolphins don’t lay eggs

86. Is this a mammal?

88. Is this a mammal?

89. Yes, ‘Spider dog’ is a mammal
Let’s see him in action!

91. Let’s Review

92. Review Game:

93. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Seagull is ….

94. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Seagull is ….

95. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Raccoon is ….

96. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Raccoon is ….

97. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Trout is ….

98. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Trout is ….

99. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Blue jay is ….

100. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Blue jay is ….

101. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Tick is ….

102. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Tick is ….

103. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A cricket is ….

104. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A cricket is ….

105. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Moose is ….

106. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Moose is ….

107. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Koi is ….

108. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Koi is ….

109. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
A Sloth is ….

110. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
f) The cutest
mammal ever!!
A Sloth is ….

111. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An iguana is ….

112. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An iguana is ….

113. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An pigeon is ….

114. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An pigeon is ….

115. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An squirrel is ….

116. a)a bird
b)a fish
c)a reptile
d)a mammal
e)an insect
An squirrel is ….