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A crab has a hard shell whereas a frog does not have one. There are many animals that protect themselves from their enemies with their outer cover/shells/quills.
In the box given below are the names of some animals. Encircle the ones that can protect themselves with their hard cover.
| crocodile | snail | lizard | snake |
| turtle | tortoise | gorilla | frog |
| hedgehog | porcupine | - | - |
Now paste/draw the picture of anyone's animal. Write five lines about it.
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Solution
| crocodile | snail | lizard | snake |
| turtle | tortoise | gorilla | frog |
| hedgehog | porcupine | - | - |
Tortoise
- They have four legs and a shell.
- They are cold-blooded.
- They range in different sizes.
- The female tends to be larger than the male tortoise.
- They live up to 90 years.
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