Classification of Animals Based on Where They Live.

Class: Basic 5

Subject: Agricultural Science

Topic: Classification of Animals Based on Where They Live.

The place where animals live is called “Habitat”.

Animals can be classified into three based on where they live and these are:

* Land living animals

* Water living animals

* Aerial living animals

Land living animals are those animals that live on land. They are also called terrestrial animals. Examples are: goat, cow, sheep, dog, rabbit, rat, chicken, etc.

Water living animals are animals that live in water. They are called aquatic animals. Examples are: fish, prawn, crocodile, crab, etc

Aerial animals are animals that fly in the air. Example is a bird. Pigeon, dove, parrots,

Exercise:

1. The place where animals live is called _______________.

2. Animals are classified into __________ based on where they live.

3. Mention the three types of animals based on where they live.

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_____________________________

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4. Another name for water living animals is ___________________________.

5. Give two examples of each type of animals based on where they live.

a.) Land animals: ______________, ______________

b.) Water animals: ______________, ______________.

c.) Aerial animals: _______________, _______________.