Topic Homework Term 4 2017 Classification and Evolution

You are a scientist who has just discovered a new animal species! As every good scientist does, you must document your exciting finding. Design a fact sheet highlighting this new animal discovery. Your newly discovered animal must have at least one physical characteristic from each of the 5 vertebrate classes. (Mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians). You need to justify why you have chosen each characteristic for your animal (why is this characteristic important?) You must also include the following pieces of information: Your animal’s name Your animal’s basic needs Where your animal lives A coloured illustration of your animal with labels to it’s characteristics taken from each of the 5 classes