Animals
Welcome to the chapter on Animals for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of animals, their habitats, eating habits, adaptations, and how they are important to us. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to describe animals, their features, and their roles in nature!
Introduction
Animals are living things that move, eat, grow, and reproduce. There are many kinds of animals on Earth, and each has special features that help it live in its habitat.
Types of Animals
- Wild Animals: Live in forests and jungles. Example: Lion, tiger, elephant, deer.
- Domestic Animals: Live near us or on farms. Example: Cow, goat, horse, dog.
- Pet Animals: Live with us at home. Example: Cat, dog, rabbit.
Habitats of Animals
- Land animals: Lion, horse, dog
- Water animals: Fish, dolphin, whale
- Air animals: Birds, bats, insects
- Animals that live both on land and in water: Frog, crocodile
Eating Habits
- Herbivores: Eat only plants. Example: Cow, deer, elephant.
- Carnivores: Eat only meat. Example: Lion, tiger, eagle.
- Omnivores: Eat both plants and meat. Example: Bear, crow, human.
Adaptations in Animals
Animals have special features to help them live in their habitats.
- Fish have fins and gills to swim and breathe in water.
- Birds have wings and feathers to fly.
- Camels have humps to store food and water for desert life.
- Polar bears have thick fur to stay warm in cold places.
How Animals Help Us
- Cows give us milk.
- Hens give us eggs.
- Sheep give us wool.
- Dogs guard our homes.
- Horses and donkeys carry loads.
Fun Activity: Animal Adaptation Chart
Make a chart showing different animals and their special features. Draw and label each animal!
Summary
- Animals are living things with special features.
- They live in different habitats and have different eating habits.
- Animals help us in many ways.
Practice Questions
- Name two wild animals and two domestic animals.
- What do herbivores eat?
- How do fish breathe in water?
- Which animal gives us wool?
- Why do camels have humps?
Challenge Yourself
- Draw an animal and write about its habitat and eating habits.
- List three ways animals help us.
Did You Know?
- The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth!
- Some birds travel thousands of kilometers every year. This is called migration.
Glossary
- Habitat: The place where an animal lives.
- Adaptation: Special features that help animals live in their habitat.
- Herbivore: An animal that eats only plants.
- Carnivore: An animal that eats only meat.
- Omnivore: An animal that eats both plants and meat.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Wild: Lion, tiger; Domestic: Cow, goat
- Plants
- With gills
- Sheep
- To store food and water for desert life
Animals make our world wonderful. Learn about them and take care of them!