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Tiger, elephant in wild; baby animal names.
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Wild Animals
NCERT anchor: NCERT Looking Around Class 1 — Theme: Animals (wild animals and their young)
What you'll learn
- Wild animals live in forest, jungle, or zoo — not in our home.
- Know tiger, elephant, lion — strong; keep safe distance.
- Baby names: tiger → cub, elephant → calf, dog → puppy.
Key concepts
1. Wild vs pet
Level 1 (Verbal): Wild — find own food in nature; pet — people feed.
Level 2 (Symbolic): Never bring tiger home as pet!
Visual: Forest picture with elephant family.
2. Famous Indian wild animals
Verbal: Tiger national animal; elephant in Kerala/WB forests; peacock dances.
Visual: Chart of wild animals.
3. Baby animal names
Verbal: Cub, calf, kitten, puppy — match parent to baby.
Worked example
Zoo visit on school trip (with rules)
Step 1 — See **tiger** behind fence — wild, dangerous close up.
Step 2 — Sign says cub with mother — baby is **cub**.
Step 3 — Elephant sprays water — **calf** stays near mother.
Step 4 — Stay quiet — do not tease animals.
Answer: wild animals in zoo; cub and calf named.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pet tiger at home | Wild stays wild | Only at zoo/forest with safety |
| All baby animals called baby | Learn special names | Cub for tiger, calf for elephant |
| Tease animals at zoo | Stress for animals | Watch quietly, no feeding without staff |
Quick check
- Is a tiger wild or pet?
- What is a baby elephant called?
- Where do wild animals usually live?
- Stretch: Match: lion–cub, cow–calf, cat–kitten.
Revision tip: Flash cards: animal on front, baby name on back — quiz with friend.
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Wild Animals.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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