The Animal Kingdom

There are different groups of animals. One way to classify or group animals is by taking a look at their physical characteristics. Animals can be vertebrates (have a backbone) or invertebrates (have no backbone)
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Green Frog | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Green Frog | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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• Color varies from brown to green • Protective coloration • Adult male has bright yellow throat • Dorsolateral ridges end on body not reaching groin • Center of the eardrum (tympanum) is elevated •...
Green Anole | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Green Anole | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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• Anolis carolinensis • Often referred to as a Chameleon, but not a true one • Slight in build with narrow head • Slender with long thin tail • Pink dewlap under throat in male hangs down • Ability to...
Forest Snail | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Forest Snail | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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• Mesomphix vulgatis • Terrestrial species • Lives coiled in a shell • Thin skin • Oozes along with prominent muscular foot • Feeds with radula • Operculum seals its shell • Stalked eyes and antennae
Beaver | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Beaver | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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• Castor canadiensis • Largest rodent in North America • Chiefly nocturnal • Rich, brown, waterproof fur • Huge front teeth • Large webbed hind feet and powerful hind legs • Naked, scaly, paddle...
Eastern Cottonmouth Moccasin  | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Eastern Cottonmouth Moccasin | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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• Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus • Very poisonous, large semi-aquatic relative of the copperhead and rattlesnake • Olive, brown, or black above; belly lighter color • Crossbands with dark borders •...