Humans and animals grow | Year 2 Science (Cambridge) PDF Download

Animals' Needs

Water

• All animals need water to survive.
• Water helps animals digest food and keeps their bodies working properly.
• Different animals have unique ways of drinking water:
  • Monkeys use their hands to drink.
  • Some animals lap water with their tongues.
  • Elephants and insects suck up water.
  • Frogs and fish absorb water through their skin.
  • Some lizards and beetles drink water from their bodies.

Examples:

• Monkeys drink water using their hands.
• Frogs absorb water through their skin.

Shelter

• Animals need shelter to stay safe, dry, warm, or cool.
• Domestic animals can be provided shelter by humans, like houses or kennels.
• Wild animals find or create their own shelter:
  • Bears and bats use caves or hollow logs.
  • Many animals dig burrows in the ground, such as meerkats and rabbits.
  • Some animals, like snails and shellfish, live in shells or have shells for protection.

Examples:

• Bears use caves for shelter.
• Meerkats dig burrows in the ground.

Conclusion

• Animals need water and shelter to live healthy lives.
• Providing clean water and suitable shelter is important for both domestic and wild animals.
• Without these basic needs, animals can become ill or die.