Invertebrates and Vertebrates

Invertebrates do not have a backbone. An example of an invertebrate is a butterfly.

A butterfly only lives for a few weeks or days. The body of the butterfly is divided into three, the head, thorax and the abdomen. It has a pair of compound eyes and two long antennae which help it to smell and touch.

Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. An example of a vertebrate is a lion. Nearly all wild lions live in sub-Saharan Africa. Lions usually hunt at night, their prey includes zebras, elephants and giraffes. Lions use their tail to help them balance.