Animal Kingdom
Land Animals
Animals that live on land are called land animals. For example, dog, cat, elephant, zebra, cow, etc.
Characteristics of Land Animals
Land animals have certain characteristics that distinguish them from other animals. They are as follows:
Land animals move or crawl
Most of the land animals move or crawl in search of food and shelter. Their bodies are designed for movement. For example, lion, tiger, snake, etc. Kangaroo is an animal that hops.
Land animals do not make their own food
Land animals do not make their own food. They depend on plants or other animals for their food. For example, cow eats grass, lion eats deer and deer again eats grass etc. This is like a chain that the plant and animal form. This chain is known as food chain.
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