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Wild Animals

Animals that live in the jungle are called

wild animals. You can see many wild
animals in a zoo, national park, sanctuary

or a circus. Wild animals that live in the

jungle make their homes in natural
shelters.

Water Animals

Some animals like fish, whale and

octopus live in water. These are called
water animals or aquatic animals.

Terrestrial Animals

Animals that live on land are called

terrestrial animals.

Amphibians

Animals who live on land as well as in

water are called amphibians. Turtle, frog

and crocodile are amphibians.

Insects

The small animals with six legs, you see

around you, are insects. Some insects have

wings. Cockroaches, ants, flies, bees,
butterflies and mosquitoes are some

common insects.
Do you Know?

An ant can lift 50 times its
own weight.

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