Some animals live in
the forest. These are called wild animals Some animals live in our houses.
These we called domestic animals Cows, buffaloes, horses, goats, sheep, camels,
etc are domestic animals. We keep them for their usefulness The cow is a common
domestic animal. She is kept for milk We drink her milk. Her dung, hides and
bones also are useful. In some countries, people eat the cow's meal. It is
called beef. We do not eat beef.
The ox is as useful as the cow. He ploughs our fields and draws carts. The
buffalo also gives us milk Some people eat the buffalo's meat. It is cheap and
easily digestible the buffalo is found only in some countries of Asia The horse
also is a useful animal He carries us on his back He also carries loads. He
ploughs fields and draws carries His mane, hides and bones are used for making
many things. Small horses are called ponies. They are useful in hilly regions
The dog is a faithful animal. He guards our houses. He barks at strangers He is
very faithful to his master. He loves his master; mistress and their children
His power of smell is very great Some dogs are used in hunting the goat is kept
mainly for meat Its meat is called mutton We eat mutton instead of beef. Some
goats are kept for hair. Wool is made of the goal's hair. The sheep also is
kept for mutton and wool. The camel is found in desert countries It carries men
and goods It is very useful in travelling across deserts. It can live without
water for many days. It is called the ship of the desert The Arabs drink the
camel's milk Domestic animals serve us in various ways. Some people do not
treat them well We should be kind to them. We should keep them comfortably and
feed them properly.
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