Class 2 / EVS Course Book 1 / Animals / Animals
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Animals
AnimalsIntroductionWe see different kinds of animals around us. Some animals are big while some are small.
Animals are living things. They breathe, eat food, grow in size and move from one place to another in search of food and shelter. Animals are of different shapes, sizes and of different natures. Some animals are very useful to us. -
Animals
Pet, Domestic, Wild Animals
Animal CamouflageSome animals have body coverings that help them to blend in with their habitat. This is called camouflage. Different animals have different types of body coverings.
Pet AnimalsSome people keep cats, parrots or dogs in their homes. These animals are kept for companionship and fun. The animals which can be keptinside the home are called pet animals. People get attached to them.
Domestic AnimalsSome animals are kept on the farm. They give us many useful things. They are called domestic animals. We should take proper care of domestic animals. Goat, cow, buffalo, ox, donkey, etc are domestic animals.
Wild AnimalsSome animals wander freely in jungles. They are called wild animals, they cannot be tamed. Tiger, lion, fox, bear, deer, etc., are wild animals. You can visit a zoo to see some wild animals. Wild animals are dangerous. The lion is called the ‘King of the Forest’.
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Animals
Milch AnimalsThe animals which give us milk are called milch animals. Cow, buffalo and goat are milk giving animals. Children should drink milk daily. These types of animals live in a shed.
MammalsThe animals like elephant, monkey, deer, bear, horse, goat, cow, etc are called mammals. Mammals give birth to babies and feed them with their own milk. Human beings are also mammals. A bat is a flying mammal. A whale is a mammal that lives in water. Mammals are warm blooded animals. Most mammals have hair on their body.
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Animals
Amphibians
The animals that can live both in water and on land are called amphibians. Tortoise, frog, crocodile, etc. are amphibians. They have moist, smooth skin.
ReptilesThe animals that crawl along the ground are called reptiles. Lizard, chameleon and snake are reptiles. These cold-blooded animals usually lay eggs and have scaly skin.
RodentsSmall animals with sharp teeth like rat and rabbit are called rodents.
InsectsInsects are small animals. We see insects all around us. Animals like honeybee, ants, bug, butterfly, grasshopper, house-fly and cockroach are insects. They have six legs. Most insects have wings. Wings help them to fly. These animals have an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed limbs.
BirdsBirds are the animals that can fly. Their wings help them to fly. They have two legs and two wings. They have feathers and a tail. They have a beak. They generally live on trees where they make their nest. Sparrow, owl, crow, pigeon, partridge, kiwi, etc. are birds. Most birds can fly. Some birds can swim in water. Birds are warm-blooded animals.
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Animals
Animals and their offspringsAnimals’ offspring resemble their parents. They feed and take care of their offspring till they are fully grown.
List of domestic animals, their babies and homes:
