Animals are living things. Every animal moves and grows. Every animal gets its energy from food. People are animals too. Which other animals do you know?
Animals move.
Animals can move by themselves. They can walk, fly, or slither. This horse runs on its four legs.
Animals need energy.
They get energy from food. Some animals eat meat. They are called carnivores. Herbivores eat only plants.
Animals grow.
Animals get bigger as they get older. They start as babies. They grow into adults. See the baby whale? It is called a calf.
Animals reproduce.
They have babies. Some animals have live young. Others lay eggs. This snake’s eggs will hatch in a month or two.
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