Animals
Welcome to the chapter on Animals for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of animals, where they live, what they eat, and how they help us. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name many animals and understand why they are important.
Introduction
Animals are living things. They can move, eat, grow, and have babies. There are many kinds of animals all around us.
Types of Animals
- Wild Animals: Live in forests. Example: Lion, tiger, elephant, deer.
- Domestic Animals: Live near us or on farms. Example: Cow, dog, cat, goat.
- Pet Animals: Live with us in our homes. Example: Dog, cat, rabbit.
Where Do Animals Live?
- Some animals live on land (horse, dog).
- Some animals live in water (fish, dolphin).
- Some animals can fly in the sky (bird, butterfly).
What Do Animals Eat?
- Plant-eating animals: Cow, goat, deer.
- Meat-eating animals: Lion, tiger, eagle.
- Some eat both: Bear, dog.
How Do Animals Help Us?
- Cows give us milk.
- Hens give us eggs.
- Dogs guard our homes.
- Horses and donkeys carry loads.
Fun Activity: Animal Sounds!
Try to make the sounds of different animals. Can you roar like a lion or bark like a dog?
Summary
- Animals are living things.
- There are wild, domestic, and pet animals.
- Animals live in different places and eat different foods.
- Animals help us in many ways.
Practice Questions
- Name two wild animals.
- Which animal gives us milk?
- Where do fish live?
- Name a pet animal.
- What do lions eat?
Challenge Yourself
- Draw your favorite animal and write where it lives.
- List three animals that can fly.
Did You Know?
- A giraffe is the tallest animal in the world!
- Bats are the only mammals that can fly.
Glossary
- Wild Animal: An animal that lives in the forest.
- Domestic Animal: An animal that lives near us or on a farm.
- Pet: An animal that lives with us at home.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Lion, tiger (any two wild animals).
- Cow.
- In water.
- Dog, cat, rabbit (any pet animal).
- Meat.
Animals make our world wonderful. Take care of them and learn more about them every day!