Vertebrate animals

Unit 9

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1. Read this text and then answer the questions that follow.
Dolphins are widely distributed in seas and oceans and are a diverse group with forty different
species. Dolphins are considered to be one of Earths most intelligent animals. They are very social
animals, often living in pods of up to a dozen individuals. Dolphins communicate using a wide variety
of sounds. Dolphins have few natural enemies, but have human threats. For example: they are hunted
in countries like Japan and human activity pollutes the seas with chemical products.
a) Are dolphins considered a diverse group? How many species of dolphins are there?
b) Do dolphins have any natural enemies? Are dolphins affected by human activity?
c) How do we know that dolphins are social animals?

2.

Listen to the audio recording about koalas and fill in the gaps.

Koalas are

native to Australia. They have a

of 60-85 cm and a
is

length

of 4-15 kg. Also, they have a large head. Their fur

and longer on the back and shorter on the

The back fur colour varies from light grey to chocolate brown while the belly fur is off-white. Koalas are
and most of their
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consists of

. Koalas were hunted for food by the Aborigines in the

early 20th century. They were also hunted by European settlers for their

fur.

3. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Modify those that are incorrect.
a) Monotremes have nipples which secrete milk.
b) Marsupials complete their development outside their mothers pouch
c) Primates have opposable thumbs which enable them to grip things.
d) Birds breathe thanks to air sacs.

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e) Reptiles have webbed toes connected by membranes.

4. Describe reproduction in amphibians and reptiles. What is the main difference between the two?
5. Look at these pictures and explain which group these animals are from, and the similarities and
differences between each group.
a)

b)

c)

d)

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