
Animals wear different coats in nature. Some have feathers, fur, or scales. Each coat has a job for the animal.

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Birds have feathers. Feathers help them fly and stay warm. Feathers can be soft and light.

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Mammals have thick fur. Fur keeps them cozy in cold. Fur can be short or long and thick.

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Fish have scales. Scales protect their skin. Scales overlap like tiles on a roof.

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Reptiles have scales too. Scales can be smooth or rough. Scales keep water out in wet places.

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Some animals shed old coats. New coats grow in. This happens each year for many animals.

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Feathers can be bright. Fur can be many colors. Colors can hide an animal from enemies.

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Scales can shine in light. They can also help animals swim. Scales reduce drag in water.

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Each coat fits the animal. Each coat helps it live. Coats help animals survive.

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Feathers, fur, and scales are amazing. They keep animals safe and strong. Nature uses many coats.

**The End**


Animals wear different coats in nature. Some have feathers, fur, or scales. Each coat has a job for the animal.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Birds have feathers. Feathers help them fly and stay warm. Feathers can be soft and light.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Mammals have thick fur. Fur keeps them cozy in cold. Fur can be short or long and thick.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Fish have scales. Scales protect their skin. Scales overlap like tiles on a roof.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Reptiles have scales too. Scales can be smooth or rough. Scales keep water out in wet places.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Some animals shed old coats. New coats grow in. This happens each year for many animals.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Feathers can be bright. Fur can be many colors. Colors can hide an animal from enemies.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Scales can shine in light. They can also help animals swim. Scales reduce drag in water.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Each coat fits the animal. Each coat helps it live. Coats help animals survive.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Feathers, fur, and scales are amazing. They keep animals safe and strong. Nature uses many coats.
The End

Animals wear different coats in nature. Some have feathers, fur, or scales. Each coat has a job for the animal.

Birds have feathers. Feathers help them fly and stay warm. Feathers can be soft and light.

Mammals have thick fur. Fur keeps them cozy in cold. Fur can be short or long and thick.

Fish have scales. Scales protect their skin. Scales overlap like tiles on a roof.

Reptiles have scales too. Scales can be smooth or rough. Scales keep water out in wet places.

Some animals shed old coats. New coats grow in. This happens each year for many animals.

Feathers can be bright. Fur can be many colors. Colors can hide an animal from enemies.

Scales can shine in light. They can also help animals swim. Scales reduce drag in water.

Each coat fits the animal. Each coat helps it live. Coats help animals survive.

Feathers, fur, and scales are amazing. They keep animals safe and strong. Nature uses many coats.
The End

Feathers, Fur, and Scales

Feathers, Fur, and Scales

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