Different Types of Animals - Class 1 Notes & Olympiad Questions

Different Types of Animals - Class 1 Science

Types of Animals

Solved Questions for Class 1 on Types of Animals

Different Types of Animals

Here's a simple breakdown of different types of animals:

Wild Animals
Domestic Animals
Pet Animals
Water Animals
Land Animals
Amphibians
Birds
Mammals

Wild Animals

a) Wild animals are those that live in their natural habitat without any human control.
b) They live freely in areas such as deserts, forests, mountains, grasslands and oceans.
c) Examples of wild animals include lions, zebras, eagles, snakes, whales and many more.

List of Wild Animals

Animal	Description
Lion	Large cat with a golden coat and mane
Elephant	Enormous animal with a long trunk
Giraffe	Tall animal with a long neck and spots
Tiger	Striped cat with orange fur
Zebra	Horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Monkey	Agile animal that lives in trees
Bear	Furry mammal with a big appetite
Kangaroo	Hopping marsupial with a pouch
Deer	Graceful animal with antlers
Wolf	Carnivorous mammal known for its howl

Domestic Animals

a) Domestic animals are those that have been bred and tamed by humans.
b) They live in close association with humans.
c) Some domestic animals are trained for specific tasks such as horses for transportation.
d) Some domestic animals are raised for their goods such as pigs for their meat, cows for milk, chickens for eggs and sheep for wool.

List of Domestics Animals

Animal	Description
Dog	Friendly pet with fur and a wagging tail
Cat	Furry pet with whiskers and a purring sound
Cow	Large farm animal that produces milk
Horse	Strong animal with hooves used for riding
Chicken	Bird that lays eggs and can be kept for meat
Sheep	Fluffy animal with wool used for clothing
Rabbit	Small furry animal with long ears
Pig	Pink farm animal often found in mud
Duck	Bird with a quack that loves water
Goat	Grazing animal known for eating almost anything

Pet Animals

a) Pet animals are a specific category of domestic animals that live with humans in their homes.
b) They are kept and cared mainly for companionship and affection to their owners.
c) Pet owners provide food, care and shelter to their pets.
d) Dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits and hamsters are a few common pet animals.

List of Pet Animals

Animal	Description
Dog	Friendly animal with fur and a wagging tail
Cat	Furry animal with whiskers and a purring sound
Fish	Aquatic animal that lives in a fish tank
Hamster	Small furry animal often kept in a cage
Guinea Pig	Cuddly rodent that enjoys being held
Bird	Feathered friend that chirps and flies
Turtle	Slow-moving reptile with a hard shell
Rabbit	Soft bunny with long ears and a fluffy tail
Rat/Mouse	Small rodent often kept as a pet
Parrot	Colorful bird that can mimic human speech

Water Animals

a) Water animals are those that live mainly in water sources such as rivers, lakes and oceans.
b) They are also known as aquatic animals.
c) Some examples of water animals are fish, sharks, whales, octopuses and turtles.

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List of Water Animals

Animal	Description
Fish	Swims in water with fins and scales
Dolphin	Intelligent mammal known for its playful behavior
Sea Turtle	Reptile with flippers and a hard shell
Crab	Crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Jellyfish	Gelatinous creature with stinging tentacles
Penguin	Bird that swims underwater and waddles on land

Land Animals

a) As the name suggests, land animals are those that live mainly on land such as forests, mountains, deserts, and grassland.
b) They are also called terrestrial animals.
c) Examples of land/terrestrial animals include lions, elephants, bears, wolves, giraffes, deer and kangaroos.

List of Land Animals

Animal	Description
Lion	Large cat with a golden coat and mane
Elephant	Enormous animal with a long trunk
Giraffe	Tall animal with a long neck and spots
Tiger	Striped cat with orange fur
Zebra	Horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Monkey	Agile animal that lives in trees
Bear	Furry mammal with a big appetite
Kangaroo	Hopping marsupial with a pouch
Deer	Graceful animal with antlers
Wolf	Carnivorous mammal known for its howl

Amphibians

a) Amphibians are animals that can live both in water and on land.
b) They are unique because they can breathe through their skin.
c) They often stay near bodies of water such as ponds, lakes and rivers.
d) Amphibians include animals such as frogs, toads and salamanders.

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List of Amphibians

Animal	Description
Frog	Small animal with smooth skin and long hind legs
Toad	Similar to a frog but with dry, bumpy skin
Salamander	Slender animal with a long tail and moist skin
Newt	Small amphibian with a long body and tail
Axolotl	Unique amphibian with external gills

Birds

a) Birds are living beings that have feathers and wings.
b) Birds can usually fly but a few cannot. These are called flightless birds.
c) Birds build nests to live and lay eggs.
d) Eagles, pigeons, sparrows and crows are common birds that can fly.
e) Penguins and ostriches are flightless birds.

List of Birds

Bird	Description
Sparrow	Small bird with brown and gray feathers
Robin	Red-breasted bird often seen in gardens
Eagle	Majestic bird of prey with strong talons
Owl	Nocturnal bird with large eyes and hoots
Penguin	Flightless bird that swims underwater
Duck	Waterfowl with a quack and webbed feet
Chicken	Domestic bird that lays eggs
Parrot	Colorful bird that can mimic human speech
Hummingbird	Tiny bird with iridescent feathers and rapid wingbeats
Swan	Graceful bird with a long neck and white feathers

Mammals

a) Mammals are the animals that give birth to young ones.
b) Humans beings are part of the mammal group.
c) Mammals have hair on their bodies and they produce milk to feed their babies.
d) Some mammals live on land like humans, bears and dogs. Some like dolphins and whales live in the water. Others like bats can fly.

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