Turtle

Vertebrates

The animal kingdom is divided between two very basic types of creatures: Invertebrates and vertebrates - like mammals, fish and birds. Vertebrates have bones and a spine to support their bodies.

At the Butterfly Pavilion, you'll meet a handful of vertebrates like fish, turtles, birds and reptiles. Compare the differences between these two very distinct types of animals!

The Minority Report

  • Vertebrates represent only 3% of all animals Earth. The other 97% are invertebrates like those you'll find at the Butterfly Pavilion.
  • Humans represent only .0001% of the Earth's animals!
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