Animals Around Us Class 1 Notes EVS

Can You Name the Animals?

Look at the pictures of animals and try to name them. Here’s a clue: the first letter of each animal’s name is given below!

1. M _____
2. L _____
3. E _____
4. Z _____
5. B _____
6. D _____
7. G _____
8. S _____

Animals are of different sizes and shapes. Some are big while others are small. 

Animals Come in Different Sizes

Animals can be big or small. Let’s learn about them!

1. Big Animals : 

Big Animals: Some animals are large, like the Rhinoceros, Giraffe, Elephant, Horse, and Camel.

Fact: The largest living animal is the blue whale.

2. Small Animals: 

Animals like the Mouse, Rabbit, Fox, Squirrel, Cat, Hen, Monkey, and Wolf are smaller than big animals.

3. Very Small Animals: 

Very Small Animals: Some animals are tiny, like the Earthworm, Butterfly, and Cockroach.

Types of Animals

1. Domestic animals : They are tamed by us because they are useful to us. They are kept by us around our homes. 
   Example: Cow, Goat, Sheep, Horse etc.
2. Pet animals: Those animals which we keep in our homes. We love them and play with them. 
   Example: Dog, Cat, Parrot, Rabbit.
   
3. Wild animals : Wild animals move freely in jungles. They are difficult to tame. They are seen in zoo or national parks, e.g., Lion, Tiger etc.
4. Farm animals: Some useful animals like horses, camels, hens, cows and goats are kept in farms.
   Uses: 
   - We get food from them. 
   - We get milk, eggs and meat from them. 
   - Some animals work for us. They carry loads, pull carts and plough our fields. 
   - We get wool from sheep.
   - Honey-bees collect honey for us.
5. Milch Animals: Animals that give us milk are called milch animals. Cow, goat and buffalo are milch animals.

Fact: The fastest animal on land is Cheetah.

Birds 

Birds have two legs to walk and have wings and feathers to fly. They have beaks but no teeth. (Note: Penguin, Kiwi and Ostrich cannot fly.)

Birds

Insects 

They are very small animals. They have six legs. Some insects do not have wings like Ants and Spiders. All others have wings.

Insects

Once Again!

1. Animals can be of any size. 
2. Domestic animals are tamed. 
3. Pets are kept at home. 
4. Wild animals are free in jungles and are difficult to tame. 
5. Birds have feathers to fly. 
6. Insects are small animals with six legs.