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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. - English

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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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crocodile snail lizard snake
turtle tortoise gorilla frog
hedgehog porcupine - -

Tortoise

  1. They have four legs and a shell.
  2. They are cold-blooded. 
  3. They range in different sizes.
  4. The female tends to be larger than the male tortoise.
  5. They live up to 90 years.
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