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Animal body parts: Guess the word

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  • These are like arms for penguins and seals. They are flat and help the animals swim.
    Flippers
  • Fish use these to breathe underwater.
    Gills
  • These are like hands for fish. They help the fish stay balanced and swim.
    Fins
  • These are bones that open and close the mouth.
    Jaws
  • Dolphins have this opening on their head to help them breath air.
    A blowhole
  • These are small, hard pieces on the bodies of fish and snakes.
    Scales
  • Birds have a lot of these on their body. They're very soft and help the birds fly.
    Feathers
  • Turtles and crabs live inside this hard "house" to stay safe.
    A shell
  • Many animals have this all over their body. It's like hair and keeps them warm.
    Fur
  • An octopus has eight of these long "arms".
    Tentacles
  • These are like fingers that cats and bears use to climb and catch food.
    Claws
  • Animals and people use these things in our mouth to help chew our food.
    Teeth
  • Dogs move this when they are happy.
    A tail
  • Animals like horses have these hard "shoes" on their feet.
    Hooves
  • Lions and horses have long hair around their neck. What's this hair called?
    A mane
  • Animals use these to hear.
    Ears