Different types of animals include invertebrates such as sponges, flatworms, roundworms, cnidarians (jellyfish, anemones, etc.), mollusks (squid, octopuses, snails, clams, etc.), crustaceans, arachnids and insects; and vertebrates such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds.

On this page is a list of the major animal types, with pictures and facts on each.

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Use the links below to find the information you need (or continue reading for a complete overview of the animal kingdom).

Page Index

• FREE question sheet (no sign-up required)
• Different Types of Animals: Introduction
• Animalia: The Animal Kingdom
• The Two “Main” Types of Animals: Invertebrates and Vertebrates
• Basic Animal Classification
• Types of Invertebrate Animals
• Types of Vertebrate Animals
• Related Pages on Active Wild

Types Of Animals

• Invertebrates
• Sponges
• Flatworms
• Roundworms / Nematodes
• Cnidarians
• Mollusks
• Arthropods
• Insects
• Crustaceans

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