Animals: Their Young Ones, Homes and Groups Class 1

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Animals and Their Young Ones

a) Just like humans, animals also have their young ones, which we often refer to as their offspring.
b) Depending on the type, young ones of animals are either born or hatch from eggs.
c) Some animals, called mammals give birth to live babies. For example dogs, cats, horses, cows, etc.
d) Animals like birds and fishes lay eggs.

List of Animals and Their Young Ones

Animal	Young One	Animal	Young One
Lion	Cub	Cat	Kitten
Cow	Calf	Deer	Fawn
Fish	Fry	Dog	Puppy
Kangaroo	Joey	Duck	Duckling
Bear	Cub	Elephant	Calf
Butterfly	Caterpillar	Frog	Tadpole
Cow	Calf	Hen	Chick
Pig	Piglet	Sheep	Lamb
Rabbit	Kit	Goat	Kid
Goose	Gosling	Giraffe	Calf
Kangaroo	Joey	Tiger	Cub
Horse	Foal	Owl	Owlet

Read About: Classification of Animals

Animals and Their Homes

a) A home is a place where the animals meet their basic need for shelter and food.
b) It provides protection and suitable living conditions for animals.

List of Animals and Their Homes

Animal	Home	Animal	Home
Pig	Sty	Rabbit	Burrow
Bird	Nest	Squirrel	Nest or Drey
Lion	Den	Ant	Ant Hill or Nest
Bee	Beehive	Elephant	Herd
Dog	Kennel	Spider	Web
Bee	Hive	Penguin	Colony or Burrow
Bird	Nest	Snail	Shell
Dolphin	Pod	Kangaroo	Pouch
Turtle	Shell	Gorilla	Troop
Honeybee	Hive	Cheetah	Lairs or Caves
Bear	Den	Chicken	Coop

Animals and Their Groups

a) Animals often live in groups and interact with other animals.
b) Living in a group provides animals with many benefits such as safety and social bonding.
c) Each animal group has its unique behaviours and characteristics.

Read About: Safety Rules and Traffic Signs

List of Animals and Their Homes

Animal	Home	Animal	Home
Pig	Sty	Rabbit	Burrow
Bird	Nest	Squirrel	Nest or Drey
Lion	Den	Ant	Ant Hill or Nest
Bee	Beehive	Elephant	Herd
Dog	Kennel	Spider	Web
Bee	Hive	Penguin	Colony or Burrow
Bird	Nest	Snail	Shell
Dolphin	Pod	Kangaroo	Pouch
Turtle	Shell	Gorilla	Troop
Honeybee	Hive	Cheetah	Lairs or Caves
Bear	Den	Chicken	Coop

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are the young ones of mammals, like dogs and cats, born?

The young ones of mammals are born live.

2. What is the home of a spider called?

The home of a spider is called a web.

3. Why do animals live in groups?

Animals live in groups for safety and social bonding.

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