Classification based on where they live

WEEK 11

Classification based on where they live

The habitat of an animal is its natural home. Most farm animals live on land. They feed and breed there. Examples are the cow, pig, poultry and cattle. Some other farm animals live in water. They feed and breed there. An example is fish.

So, based on classification according to habitat, there are two classes of farm animals: land-living and water-living animals.

 

Land living

These are animals that live on land. Examples are:

• Goat

• Sheep

• Cow

 

Water living

These are animals that live in water. Examples:

• Fish

• alligators

• hippopotamuses

• penguins