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'Adapta􀆟on' means evolu􀆟onary changes that occur in living organisms to suit their climate,
environment, feeding habits and habitat. So Far I Know Look at the given pictures and guess the
adapta􀆟on in them. Adapta􀆟on in plants Plants growing in different clima􀆟c regions are different in
physical features and growth pa􀆩ern. The plants which grow in a forest do not grow in a desert.
Plants in plains are different from the plants on snowy mountains. Similarly the plants which grow in
water (aqua􀆟c plants) are different from the plants which grow on land (terrestrial plants). Learn to
Know 1. Cactus plant is a desert plant. 2. Polar bear lives in extremely cold weather. 15 Plants in
rainforests They grow very tall. They have large leaves which are flat to allow rainwater to drain out.
They grow thick uppermost branches (canopy) to reduce the force of rain and prevent top soil from
being washed away. Plants in the deserts Plants in the deserts are thorny bushes with very 􀆟ny
leaves. Leaves are so small that water loss can be reduced. Evapora􀆟on of water from the leaves is
called 'transpira􀆟on'. Roots of these plants grow deep into the soil in search of water. Plants in high
mountains The plants in high mountains are conical in shape and have long, needle like leaves. The
conical shape helps them to slip down the snow. The needle shaped leaves prevent the snow
accumula􀆟ng on them. Plants in marshes Marshy areas are wet and soil in such areas is loose, so􀅌
and slimy. The roots of plants in marshy areas cannot fix the plants firmly. The plants have thin
winding stems and spongy roots. They are called breathing roots. 16 Plants in semi-arid regions In
semi-arid regions rainfall is very less and dry. Plants in semi-arid regions shed their leaves in
summer. They do so to reduce the loss of water by transpira􀆟on in summer season. (Transpira􀆟on is
essen􀆟ally evapora􀆟on of water from the leaves of the plant.) Cac􀆟 plants Cac􀆟 are plants in which
leaves are like spines a n d t h e s t e m i s fl e s hy a n d g r e e n . Photosynthesis takes place in the
stem. They store water in the stem and can survive for many days without water. Aqua􀆟c plants
Aqua􀆟c plants are of two types: floa􀆟ng plants and under water plants. The floa􀆟ng plants float on
the surface of the water. They seem to be swimming. Water hyacinth, pista and duck weed are some
examples of such plants. Their leaves have a wax like coa􀆟ng. Their roots are spongy and can absorb
air dissolved in water and also from the atmosphere. The underwater plants are of two types. Plants
fixed in the water bed. And plants which are growing fully underwater. 17 Water lily and lotus are
the plants fixed in the water bed. Their leaves have wax like coa􀆟ng and their stem is spongy and
floa􀆟ng. The roots are fixed in the water bed. Hydrilla and vallisneria are examples of plants which
grow fully underwater. Aqua􀆟c plants do not have stomata in the leaves. Insec􀆟vorous plants These
plants trap insects and digest them. They do not prepare their own food. They are adapted to this
mode of nutri􀆟on. Venus flytrap has an a􀆩rac􀆟ve colour and spikes all over the flower. When the
insects sit on the flower, it closes its mouth and traps the insects. Similarly, the pitcher plant has a
pitcher like structure from its leaves. The edges of these pitchers are slippery. As the insects sit on
the pitcher, they slip and fall inside. 18 Now, you have learnt about the adapta􀆟on in plants living in
different regions. Complete the table. Adapta􀆟on in animals Animals have adapta􀆟ons to suit their
climate, habitat and feeding habits. Learn to Do Region in which the plants live or type 1. Rainforests
2. Desert region 3. High mountains 4. Marshy places 5. Semi-arid region and Cac􀆟 [Link]􀆟c – floa􀆟ng
7. Aqua􀆟c – underwater 8. Insec􀆟vorous plants What is the adapta􀆟on? 19 Adapta􀆟ons to suit
habitat: Aqua􀆟c animals They have a boat shaped body and fins that help them to swim. Fish and
whales are aqua􀆟c animals. Amphibians The animals which can live in water as well as on land are
called [Link], turtle, salamander, etc. They breathe through their gills in water and
through the lungs on land. They have webbed feet and moist skin. Birds Birds can fly in the air. They
have a light body, hollow bones and wings that help them to fly. Their wings have strong muscles
that help them fly. 20 Animals in Polar Regions They have a thick fur or a thick, leathery coat to
protect them from extremely cold weather. Polar bears have a fur coat, while seals and walrus have
a thick, leathery coat. Adapta􀆟ons to suit climate Some animals hibernate (spend the winter in a
dormant condi􀆟on) during extremely cold weather. Frogs and polar bear are examples of such
animals. A few varie􀆟es of snakes and lizards also hibernate during extremely cold weather. They do
so to preserve their energy and protect themselves from cold. Other kinds of adapta􀆟ons Many
animals have adapta􀆟ons to catch their prey easily or protect themselves from other animals. The
Chameleon changes its colour according to its surroundings 21 A Zebra has stripes on its body, which
act as a camouflage (disguise the original appearance to mix with the surroundings). Other animals
have difficulty in iden􀆟fying the zebra in thick bushes. A 􀆟ger also has stripes on its body which help
it to hide and catch its prey. A porcupine has spikes all over its body to protect itself from other
animals. Tortoise, snail, crab etc. have shells on their back as protec􀆟on. They hide in their shells
when they are in danger. Honey bee and wasps have s􀆟ngs to protect themselves from enemies.
Camel lives in deserts. It is used for journey in a desert. It has broad hoofs. It has a hump to store fat.
It has long eye lashes to protect from sand storms in the deserts. 22 Adapta􀆟on to suit feeding
habits Ca􀆩les have four chambers in their stomach to enable them to chew the cud. They have sharp
front teeth to cut grass and herbs. Carnivorous animals have long and sharp canine teeth to tear
flesh. Vulture and eagle have hooked claws called talons to hold their prey while flying. They have a
very strong and hooked beak. A Kangaroo has a pouch to hold its baby 􀆟ll it is fully grown. An ostrich
has a very long neck and legs so that it can run fast. Complete the table by wri􀆟ng the adapta􀆟ons in
the following animals. Name of the animal 1. Polar bear 2. Frog 3. Honey bee 4. Porcupine 5. Zebra
6. Fish 7. Birds 8. Tortoise Adapta􀆟ons 23 Let's Remember • Adapta􀆟on means evolu􀆟onary changes
that occur in living organisms. • Plants and animals make adapta􀆟ons to suit their climate,
environment, feeding habits and habitat. • Their physical features show their adapta􀆟ons. •
Normally, it will be difficult for plants and animals which make adapta􀆟ons as said above cannot be
seen in the other places than they usually live. I. Complete the following by wri􀆟ng the correct word:
1. Thick canopy is seen in the trees living in ________________. 2. In Cac􀆟 leaves are reduced to
_______________. 3. Trees shed leaves in ___________________. 4. The roots of the plants living in
marshy places are called ________. 5. The animals which can live on land and in water are called
______. 6. Animals in Polar regions have _________________ 7. Carnivores have sharp
____________________. 8. The animal that changes its colour according to its surroundings is
__________. II. Answer the following ques􀆟ons in one or two sentences. 1. What is adapta􀆟on? 2.
How is the camel's body adapted to desert climate? 3. Why do trees in high mountains have conical
shape? 4. What are the adapta􀆟ons in aqua􀆟c plants? 5. Why do some animals hibernate? Learn to
Do 24 III. Answer the following ques􀆟ons. Give your explana􀆟on to the following: 1. Camouflage 2.
Insec􀆟vorous plants 3. Semi-arid region Find from the web and collect informa􀆟on about some
plants and some animals known for their adapta􀆟ons. Do not write about those given in the lesson.
1. Do human beings make adapta􀆟ons? Find out the food habits, clothing and houses in different
clima􀆟c zones – desert, tropical, polar and subtropical regions. Make yourselves into four groups and
present your informa􀆟on to other groups. 2. Request your parents to take you to a Na􀆟onal Park in
your vaca􀆟on. Collect informa􀆟on about the animals found there. Share the informa􀆟on with your
class. Make a chart with the pictures and create glossary and quick recall points

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📘 GLOSSARY (Important Terms)

Adaptation
Special changes in the body or behaviour of plants and animals that help them survive in their
habitat.

Habitat
The natural home of a plant or animal.

Climate
The usual weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.

Rainforest
A forest with heavy rainfall and tall trees having thick canopies.

Canopy
The thick top layer formed by branches and leaves of tall forest trees.

Desert
A very dry region with very little rainfall.

Transpiration
Loss of water from the leaves of plants.

Cacti
Desert plants with spines instead of leaves and thick, fleshy stems that store water.

Semi-arid region
A region that receives very little rainfall and remains dry.

Marshy region
A wet area with soft, muddy soil.

Breathing roots (Aerial roots)

Aquatic plants
Plants that grow in water.

Floating plants
Aquatic plants that float freely on the surface of water.

Underwater plants
Plants that grow completely under water.

Insectivorous plants
Plants that trap and digest insects for nutrition.

Amphibians
Animals that can live both on land and in water.
Hibernate
To sleep for a long time during winter to save energy.

Camouflage
Ability of animals to change colour or appearance to blend with surroundings.

Carnivores
Animals that eat flesh.

Herbivores
Animals that eat plants.

Talons
Strong, curved claws of birds used to catch prey.

⚡ QUICK RECALL POINTS

🌱 Adaptations in Plants

 Plants adapt according to climate and habitat.

 Rainforest plants are very tall with large flat leaves.

 Desert plants have spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss.

 Mountain plants are cone-shaped with needle-like leaves.

 Marshy plants have breathing roots.

 Semi-arid plants shed leaves in summer.

 Cacti store water in their thick green stem.

 Aquatic plants have waxy leaves and spongy stems.

 Insectivorous plants trap insects to get nutrients.

🐾 Adaptations in Animals

 Aquatic animals have streamlined bodies and fins.

 Amphibians live on land and in water.

 Birds have light bodies, hollow bones, and wings.

 Polar animals have thick fur or thick skin.

 Some animals hibernate in winter.

 Animals like zebra and tiger use camouflage.

 Porcupines have spikes for protection.

 Bees and wasps have stings.

 Camels have humps, broad hoofs, and long eyelashes.

👉 Adaptation = Survival Feature

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Take a look at these organisms and their young ones. Cat Dog Kitten Puppy Hen Chick Every living
thing on the Earth lives for a specifi c period of time. Th is is called a lifespan. Diff erent organisms
have varied lifespans. Some creatures live for many years, while some only live for a few days or
months. Within their lifespan, all living beings produce young ones. Th is ensures that life goes on
even aft er they die. Reproduction is the process by which living things produce young ones. Animals
can be classifi ed into two types based on how they reproduce. Th ey are: Let’s Discuss • Animals
that lay eggs • Animals that give birth to young ones CentURy skills R Find out the average lifespan of
a human. 10 6 g n i n l e a 106REPRODUCTION BY LAYING EGGS Insects, fi shes, frogs, snakes,
crocodiles, and birds reproduce by laying eggs. Animals that reproduce by laying eggs are called egg-
laying or oviparous animals. T h e eggs are laid in safe places like nests, holes, or burrows where they
are well protected from other animals that may eat them. Birds usually sits on the eggs to provide
warmth. Aft er a defi nite period of time, the eggs mature1 and the young ones break out of the
eggs. Th e process by which a young one breaks out of an egg is called hatching. Parts of a Bird’s Egg
All birds reproduce by laying eggs. A bird can lay one or more eggs at a time. Th e main parts of an
egg are the eggshell, yolk, and albumen. Eggshell A bird’s egg has a thin, hard protective covering
called the eggshell. i n n Yolk Th e central region of the egg has a yellow coloured yolk. Th e food for
the growing baby bird is present in the yolk. Th e growing embryo2 that develops into a baby bird is
present inside the yolk. R i Albumen Th e white coloured jelly-like substance that surrounds the yolk
is called albumen. Albumen contains proteins in large quantities. Th e albumen protects the yolk and
provides proteins required for the development of the embryo. e Egg shell Albumen Yolk Parts of an
egg Fact Store R Concept Animation, Interactivity Exercise I T I C A A. Write T for true and F for the
false statements. V E R I T C The eggshell of a hen’s egg contains more than 7,000 pores. These pores
allow oxygen to enter and carbon dioxide to leave the egg. e b b R g 1. The process by which living
things produce young ones is called reproduction. 2. Egg yolk is a white coloured, jelly-like
substance. 3. Birds can lay only one egg at a time. V E A E B. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
R 1. The hard protective covering of the egg is called the 2. In a bird’s egg, the embryo is present in
the E 3. The albumen provides R g m T m (albumen/yolk). (fats/proteins) to the embryo. 1mature:
develop fully 2embryo: a an organism just starting to develop T I N N I e m e m (eggshell/yolk). e 10 7
107 en e a b t n a C. Short Answer Questions R n e b R 1. What is reproduction? 2. What is the yolk of
an egg? 3. What is hatching? n d i R d i D. Long Answer Questions R g t n m g 1. Explain the structure
of a bird’s egg with a neatly labelled diagram. LIFE CYCLE OF EGG-LAYING ANIMALS i i s n m s When
young ones develop completely inside the egg, they become ready to hatch, or come out of the egg.
After hatching, they are still young and need time to undergo several changes in order to develop
into an adult. The parents take care of their young ones during this period. They also feed the young
ones that are incapable of getting their own food. n g g n T he series of changes that animals
undergo as they develop from an embryo to an adult that can produce young ones is called the life
cycle. Let us learn more about life cycles of some egg-laying animals. Life Cycle of a Hen A male adult
chicken is called a rooster and a female adult chicken is called a hen. An adult hen lays eggs. After
some time, the embryo develops inside the yolk. T he hen sits on the egg to provide warmth. The
embryo develops inside the egg into a chick. T he egg hatches and the chick comes out. Over time,
the chick grows into an adult that can lay eggs to make the next generation of chickens. Life Cycle of
a Frog Chick grows up Adult hen Baby chick hatches out Hen warms the egg Life cycle of a hen Frogs
lay hundreds of eggs at a time in lakes or ponds. The eggs are laid in clusters1 and are known as
spawn. 1cluster: a group of similar things or animals 10 8 e e Egg R U R e m e m U d e d e 108T h e
eggs hatch in water and tiny tadpoles come out of the eggs. Th ese tadpoles look just like tiny fi sh,
have gills to breath, and can swim. Th ey have a tail. As the tadpoles grow, they develop lungs and
legs. Th e tail becomes shorter as they develop and fi nally falls off as they grow into adults. Tadpoles
live in water, while adult frogs live mainly on land. Adult frogs can lay eggs to make the next
generation of frogs. It loses its tail Tadpole grows legs Adult frog Tadpole Life cycle of a frog Spawn
(cluster of eggs) in water A single egg A tadpole looks very diff erent from an adult frog. Th e series
of changes that the young of an animal undergoes to become a completely diff erent looking adult is
called metamorphosis. Life Cycle of a Butterfly T h e life cycle of a butterfl y also shows
metamorphosis. A butterfl y lays eggs in clusters. T h e young ones that hatch from the eggs are
called larvae. A larva is also called a caterpillar. It feeds on leaves and grows in size. T h e larva sheds
its skin multiple times during this period. Th is is known as moulting. Aft er some time, the larva
stops eating and develops a shell around itself. It is now called a pupa. Th e pupa gradually changes
into an adult butterfl y. T h e butterfl y breaks out of its shell. Adult butterfl ies can give rise to the
next generation of butterfl ies. Concept Animation, Interactivity Adult butterfl y T h e pupa changes
into an adult b u t t e r fl y Egg Egg hatches into larva T h e larva of a butterfl y is also known as a
caterpillar T h e caterpillar forms a pupa Life cycle of a butterfl y Fact Store Houseflies have a life
cycle similar to that of butterflies. Houseflies lay eggs that hatch into larvae called maggots. Each
maggot eats and develops into a pupa. Soon, an adult housefly emerges from the pupa. 10 9 109R e
b Exercise II C T i e A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. A 1. Butterflies lay eggs R g (one or
two at a time/in clusters). 2. The embryo of a hen develops inside the b I n E V n i i n V i 3. Tadpoles
live R I d i C n T R d i R e n e B. Give the correct term. A a 1. The larva of a butterfly 2. The cluster of
eggs laid by a frog 3. The young ones of frogs that hatch from the eggs C. Short Answer Questions 1.
What is metamorphosis? 2. What is moulting? 3. What is a larva? D. Long Answer Questions
(yolk/albumen) of the egg. (on land/in water). R R b a n R g b n R g t g t R m m n s E m E 1. Describe
the life cycle of a butterfly with the help of a neatly labelled diagram. n m E n s REPRODUCTION BY
GIVING BIRTH TO YOUNG ONES e Some animals do not lay eggs. They give birth to young ones. The
young ones feed on their mother’s milk. Animals that reproduce by giving birth to their young ones
are called viviparous animals. e R T he young ones develop completely inside the body of the
mother. After the young ones are completely developed, the mother gives birth to them. When the
young ones are born, they are weak and unable to find food or protect themselves from predators.
Hence, they are mostly dependent on their parents. e g R g Hippopotamus 11 0 Deer Dolphin
Viviparous animals U Whale m e U e d e T T N e m e d I m N e m I e 110Most viviparous animals are
mammals. Mammals have the following features: 1. Th e young ones of mammals drink their
mother’s milk until they are old enough to eat solid food. 2. Th eir bodies are covered with hair. 3. Th
ey breathe through lungs. 4. Th ey have a well-developed brain. Dogs, cows, elephants, deer,
monkeys, and human beings are examples of mammals. Most mammals live on land. Whales and
dolphins are examples of aquatic mammals. CARE OF YOUNG ONES Many animals care for their
young ones by feeding them and protecting them from danger. As the young ones grow, the parents
teach them how to fi nd food, how to protect themselves from predators, and to be independent.
Parental care increases the chances of survival of the young ones. Birds build nests, lay eggs, sit on
the eggs to keep them warm, and take care of the young ones aft er they hatch. Th e parents fetch
food and feed the young ones. Th ey also teach them to f l y, where to search for food, and how to
protect themselves from predators. Animals like snakes, lizards, and turtles lay eggs and go away. Th
ose eggs may hatch aft er a few days or get eaten by predators. Th ese animals usually do not care
for their young ones. Crocodiles care for their young ones. Th e female crocodile lays eggs in the
sand and guards them. Aft er the eggs hatch, the mother carries the baby crocodiles to the nearby
water body and releases them into the water. Some types of crocodiles guard the young ones till
they learn to swim and are able to take care of themselves. Compared to other animals, mammals
care for their young for a long time. Usually, the mother takes care of the young and feeds it milk.
Bird feeding its chicks Fact Store Cuckoos are different from other birds as they do not build a nest
for their lay eggs. Instead, the mother cuckoo lays its eggs in the nests of other birds. These birds
look after the cuckoo’s chicks. Baby crocodile Concept Animation 111 111R e b Exercise III C i T I e A.
Write T for true and F for the false statements. A b R g 1. Mammals reproduce by laying eggs. 2.
Snakes usually do not show any parental care. 3. Mammals show the least amount of parental care
for their young ones. R R n E V n d i i n i V i I i n T R d R C e n a B. Give the correct term. A b R g 1.
Animals that directly give birth to young ones 2. Mammals produce this to feed the young ones n e a
C. Short Answer Questions b R t g R 1. How do birds care for their young ones? 2. How do crocodiles
care for their young ones? t n D. Long Answer Questions R g m m n s m E 1. What are mammals?
What are the features of mammals? Give examples of some mammals. n m n E Keywords
Reproduction E s The process by which living things produce young ones Oviparous animals Animals
that reproduce by laying eggs Life cycle e e R The series of changes that animals undergo as they
develop from an embryo to an adult that can produce young ones Metamorphosis The series of
changes that the young of an animal undergoes to become a completely different looking adult
Viviparous animals Animals that reproduce by giving birth to their young ones Mammal e R An
animal that gives birth to its young and feeds the young ones milk Summary • The life cycle of a hen
involves laying eggs, keeping the eggs warm, the hatching of eggs into chicks, and their growth into
adults. g g • Reproduction is the process by which living things produce young ones • Animals can be
classified into two types based on the way they reproduce—egg-laying animals, and animals that
give birth to young ones. • Birds reproduce by laying eggs. A bird’s egg has a protective eggshell, a
yolk in the centre, and a jelly-like albumen around the yolk. m 11 2 e U U e T T N m e d e e I d m e N
m I e 112• The life cycle of a frog involves laying eggs, the hatching of eggs into tadpoles, and their
growth and metamorphosis into adult frogs. • The life cycle of a butterfly involves laying eggs, the
hatching of larvae or caterpillars, their changing into pupae, and the formation of adult butterflies. •
Mammals give birth to young ones. They feed their young ones milk. • Mammals show the most care
for their young ones. Birds and a few reptiles like crocodiles also show parental care. Revision
Exercises A. Choose the correct option. RemembeRing 1. Another name for the baby bird inside the
egg: a. Embryo b. Spawn c. Tadpole d. Sapling 2. The process of producing young ones is called . a.
respiration b. reproduction c. digestion d. metamorphosis 3. Which of these is an egg-laying animal?
a. Lion b. Ostrich c. Fox d. Elephant 4. The young one of a butterfly that hatches from an egg is called
a a. larva b. pupa c. tadpole d. spawn 5. A frog grows from a into an adult. a. nymph b. caterpillar c.
tadpole d. chick 6. Which of these characteristics is not true of mammals? a. They feed milk to their
young. b. Their body is covered with hair. c. They lay eggs. d. They breathe through lungs. 7. The
process of adult animals looking after their young ones is known as . a. moulting b. metamorphosis c.
parental care d. hatching 8. Which of the following animals usually do not show parental care? a.
Lizard b. Snake c. Turtle d. All of these B. Write T for true and F for the false statements.
RemembeRing 1. The albumen of an egg supplies protein to the embryo. 2. The embryo of a bird
develops in the albumen of the egg. 3. Caterpillars shed their skin repeatedly. 4. A tadpole uses lungs
to breathe. 5. Mammals do not show any parental care towards their young ones. INTERACTIVE
INTERACTIVE 113 113a t n C. Picture Study n 1. In the figure, label the different stages of the life
cycle. n d s i R 2. Look at the pict rephrase with more details of each topic

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Grade-4 language, with clear headings and added details to help understanding and revision.

🌍 Living Organisms and Their Young Ones

Every living organism has a lifespan, which means the length of time it lives. Some organisms live for
many years, while others live only for a short time. During their lifespan, all living things
produce young ones. This helps life continue on Earth even after the older organisms die.

The process by which living things produce young ones is called reproduction.

Animals are grouped into two types based on how they reproduce:

1. Animals that lay eggs

2. Animals that give birth to young ones

🥚 Reproduction by Laying Eggs (Oviparous Animals)

Animals such as insects, fish, frogs, snakes, crocodiles, and birds reproduce by laying eggs. These
animals are called oviparous animals.

 Eggs are laid in safe places like nests, holes, or burrows.

 Birds sit on their eggs to provide warmth.

 After a fixed time, the egg breaks open and the baby comes out.

 This process is called hatching.

🥚 Parts of a Bird’s Egg

A bird’s egg has three main parts:

1. Eggshell

 Hard outer covering

 Protects the egg

 Has tiny pores for air exchange

 Yellow part in the centre

 Contains food for the baby bird

 The embryo (baby bird) develops here

3. Albumen

 White, jelly-like part

 Protects the yolk

 Provides proteins for growth

🔄 Life Cycle of Egg-Laying Animals

The life cycle is the series of changes an animal goes through from birth until it becomes an adult
and can reproduce.

🐔 Life Cycle of a Hen

 Hen lays eggs

 Embryo grows inside the egg

 Egg hatches into a chick

 Chick grows into an adult hen or rooster

🐸 Life Cycle of a Frog (Metamorphosis)

 Frog lays eggs in water called spawn

 Eggs hatch into tadpoles

 Tadpoles have gills and tails

 They grow legs and lungs

 Tail disappears

 Adult frog is formed

This change from a tadpole to a frog is called metamorphosis.

🦋 Life Cycle of a Butterfly

 Butterfly lays eggs

 Eggs hatch into larva (caterpillar)

 Caterpillar eats leaves and grows

 Caterpillar becomes a pupa

 Adult butterfly comes out

This life cycle also shows metamorphosis.

👶 Reproduction by Giving Birth (Viviparous Animals)

Some animals do not lay eggs. They give birth to live young ones. These are called viviparous
animals.

Examples: dog, cow, deer, whale, dolphin, humans

 Baby develops inside the mother’s body

 Mother gives birth when the baby is fully developed

 Baby drinks mother’s milk

🐾 Mammals

Most viviparous animals are mammals.

Features of mammals:

 Give birth to young ones

 Feed young ones with milk

 Have hair or fur on their bodies

 Breathe through lungs

 Have a well-developed brain

Examples: dog, cow, elephant, monkey, human

❤️Care of Young Ones (Parental Care)

Many animals take care of their young ones. This is called parental care.

Birds

 Build nests

 Sit on eggs

 Feed and protect chicks

 Teach them to fly and find food

Reptiles
  Snakes, lizards, turtles usually do not care for young ones

 Crocodiles protect eggs and carry babies to water

Mammals

 Show the most parental care

 Mother feeds baby with milk

 Parents protect and train young ones

🧠 Key Terms (Quick Recall)

 Reproduction – Producing young ones

 Oviparous – Egg-laying animals

 Viviparous – Animals that give birth

 Embryo – Baby developing inside egg

 Metamorphosis – Big change in body form

 Larva – Young stage of butterfly

 Pupa – Resting stage before adult butterfly

 Parental care – Caring for young ones

✨ One-Line Revision Points

 Eggs hatch into young ones → hatching

 Frog and butterfly show → metamorphosis

 Mammals feed milk to babies

 Albumen gives protein

 Yolk stores food

 Crocodiles show care, snakes don’t

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🌱 Living Organisms and Reproduction

Every living organism on Earth has a fixed lifespan, which means the period for which it lives. During
this time, living beings grow, reproduce, and finally die. To make sure life continues on Earth, all
living organisms produce young ones. This process is called reproduction.

Key Points

 Lifespan differs from organism to organism

 Reproduction helps in the continuation of life

 All plants and animals reproduce

🥚 Reproduction by Laying Eggs (Oviparous Animals)

Some animals reproduce by laying eggs. These animals are called oviparous animals. The eggs are
usually laid in safe places to protect them from enemies. After a certain period, the young one
comes out of the egg through a process called hatching.

Examples

 Birds, fish, frogs, snakes, insects, crocodiles

Key Points

 Eggs are laid in nests, holes, or water

 Parents may protect or warm the eggs

 Young ones hatch after full development

🥚 Structure of a Bird’s Egg

A bird’s egg protects and nourishes the developing baby bird. It has three main parts that work
together to help the embryo grow safely until hatching.

Parts of an Egg

 Eggshell

 Hard outer covering

 Protects the egg

 Yolk

 Yellow central part

 Stores food for the embryo

 Embryo develops inside the yolk

 Albumen

 White, jelly-like substance

 Protects the yolk

 Provides proteins for growth

🔄 Life Cycle of Animals

The life cycle is the series of changes an animal goes through from birth to adulthood. These
changes help the animal grow, survive, and reproduce.

Key Points

 Begins with birth or hatching

 Ends with the adult stage

 Some animals look similar to adults, others look very different

🐔 Life Cycle of a Hen

The hen lays eggs, and the baby chick develops inside the egg. The hen keeps the egg warm by sitting
on it. After hatching, the chick grows into an adult hen or rooster.

Stages

 Egg → Chick → Adult hen/rooster

Key Points

 No major change in body shape

 Parents provide warmth and care

🐸 Life Cycle of a Frog (Metamorphosis)

The frog’s life cycle shows metamorphosis, where the young one looks very different from the adult.
Frogs lay eggs in water called spawn.

Stages

 Egg → Tadpole → Froglet → Adult frog

 Tadpoles breathe through gills

 Adult frogs breathe through lungs

 Tail disappears as frog grows

🦋 Life Cycle of a Butterfly

The butterfly also undergoes metamorphosis. The young butterfly looks completely different from
the adult.

Stages

 Egg → Larva (caterpillar) → Pupa → Adult butterfly

Key Points

 Caterpillar eats a lot and grows fast

 Skin shedding is called moulting

 Pupa is a resting stage

👶 Reproduction by Giving Birth (Viviparous Animals)

Some animals give birth to fully formed young ones instead of laying eggs. These animals are
called viviparous animals. The young ones develop inside the mother’s body and depend on her
after birth.

Examples

 Humans, cows, dogs, whales, dolphins

Key Points

 Young ones feed on mother’s milk

 Babies need care and protection

🐾 Mammals

Most viviparous animals are mammals. Mammals take great care of their young ones and help them
grow strong and independent.

Features of Mammals

 Give birth to young ones

 Feed milk to babies

 Have hair or fur

 Have a well-developed brain

❤️Care of Young Ones (Parental Care)

Many animals take care of their young ones by feeding, protecting, and teaching them. This
increases the chances of survival.

Examples

 Birds build nests and feed chicks

 Crocodiles guard eggs and help babies reach water

 Mammals care for young ones for a long time

Key Points

 Parental care helps young ones survive

 Mammals show the most care

🧠 Important Terms to Remember

 Reproduction – Producing young ones

 Oviparous – Egg-laying animals

 Viviparous – Animals that give birth

 Metamorphosis – Change in body form

 Hatching – Young one coming out of egg

 Parental care – Caring for young ones

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