Class 3 EVS Textbook Answers – Unit 3: Animals Around Us
This post shares the complete Class 3 EVS Textbook Answers for Lesson 3 "Animals Around Us" from the AP SCERT "Our Wonderful World" book. It covers all in-text activities and questions on domestic and wild animals, terrestrial and aquatic animals, amphibians, animal homes, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, communication in animals, and the "Improve Your Learning" exercise. These Class 3 EVS Lesson 3 answer key, Animals Around Us textbook solutions help students, parents and teachers with quick and accurate homework help.
Introduction – Have you ever visited a Zoo? (Page 184)
Name the birds and animals you see in this picture?
In the zoo picture, we can see a parrot, giraffe, monkey, elephant, zebra, lion, impala (deer), tiger, bear and tortoise.
Are these animals found in your surroundings?
No, most of these animals like the lion, tiger and elephant are not found in our surroundings. We usually see them only in a zoo.
What animals do you see in your surroundings?
In our surroundings, we usually see animals like dogs, cats, cows, goats, hens and sparrows.
Did you see these animals any time? Where did you see?
Yes, I have seen animals like the lion, tiger and elephant. I saw them in a zoo during a visit with my family.
Animals Around Us – Tick Table (Page 186)
Tick (✓) in the correct box.
| Animal name | Found in our surroundings | Found in the zoo |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | ✓ | |
| Tiger | ✓ | |
| Elephant | ✓ | |
| Goat | ✓ | |
| Cheetah | ✓ | |
| Cow | ✓ |
Activity – How Animals Move (Page 188)
Observe the pictures: Pigeon, Snake, Dog, Kangaroo, Tiger, Rabbit, Lizard, Monkey, Fish, Octopus, Frog, Crow. Write how they move about.
Pigeon and Crow can fly
Snake and Lizard can crawl
Dog and Tiger can walk
Kangaroo and Rabbit can hop
Fish and Octopus can swim
Monkey and Frog can jump
My Home Activity (Page 190)
Write the names of animals according to the places they live. (Cow, sparrow, owl, frog, fish, grasshopper, dolphin, monkey)
| Live on land | Live in water | Live both on land and in water |
|---|---|---|
| Cow | Fish | Frog |
| Sparrow | Dolphin | |
| Owl | ||
| Grasshopper | ||
| Monkey |
Food for Animals (Page 194)
1. Suresh saw a cow eating grass and leaves in the field. Is the cow eating food from plants or animals?
The cow is eating food from plants, since grass and leaves come from plants.
2. Do you eat leaves of plants?
No, I do not eat the leaves of plants, but I do eat vegetables, fruits and grains that come from plants.
Activity: Match the animals with their food.
2. Monkey → Fruits and vegetables
3. Rabbit → Carrots
4. Cat → Rat
5. Frog → Grasshopper
Communication in Animals – Let's Discuss (Page 196)
Have you ever heard the sounds of the calf mooing when it sees the cow?
Yes, a calf makes a "moo" sound when it sees its mother cow, to call her or show that it is happy.
Have you ever heard the cuckoo answering to other cuckoos?
Yes, a cuckoo makes a "coo-coo" sound, and other cuckoos answer back to communicate with each other.
Have you ever heard the lizard squeaking in your home?
Yes, a lizard makes a small squeaking sound, especially in the evening, to communicate or warn other lizards.
Activity – Sounds of Birds (Page 198)
If you do not hear any sounds of birds, what do you think is the reason?
If we do not hear bird sounds, it may be because there is too much noise around us, or because there are fewer trees for birds to live in, or it may not be the time when birds are active.
What time do you hear bird sounds mostly? Why?
We hear bird sounds mostly in the early morning and in the evening. This is because birds leave their homes in groups in the morning to search for food, and they make sounds again when they return in the evening.
Improve Your Learning (Page 206–208)
1. Write the names of two animals found in a zoo.
Two animals found in a zoo are the lion and the elephant.
2. Name one domestic animal and one wild animal.
Cow is a domestic animal, and tiger is a wild animal.
3. Write the name of one animal that flies.
A sparrow is an animal that flies.
4. What is the difference between domestic animals and wild animals?
Domestic animals live with us and are cared for by people, such as cows and dogs. Wild animals live freely in forests and find their own food, such as lions and tigers. Domestic animals help us in daily life, while wild animals can be dangerous if we go near them. We can see wild animals safely only in a zoo.
5. How do animals move from one place to another?
Animals move from one place to another by walking, crawling, hopping, flying or swimming, using their legs, wings, fins or tails.
6. What kind of food do herbivorous animals eat?
Herbivorous animals eat only plant food, such as grass, leaves and fruits.
7. How do animals communicate with each other?
Animals communicate with each other using sounds, smells and body movements, such as birds singing and dogs wagging their tails.
8. A cow lives near our house and gives us milk. Which type of animal is it?
A) Wild animal B) Domestic animal C) Aquatic animal D) Aerial animal
9. Your friend feeds grass to a goat. What type of eater is the goat?
The goat is a herbivore, since it eats only grass, which is plant food.
10. Group the animals based on movement: Snake, Bird, Fish, Horse
Crawling : Snake
Flying : Bird
Swimming : Fish
Running : Horse
11. A child throws stones at birds. Is this right or wrong? Why?
This is wrong because throwing stones can hurt or scare the birds. We should protect birds and be kind to all living beings.
12. Which is better for nature?
a) Cutting trees and forests b) Protecting plants and animals
Reason: Protecting plants and animals is better because trees give us oxygen and shelter, and cutting them destroys the homes of animals and birds.
13. Colour the given picture.
(This is a colouring activity. Students can colour the lion picture using yellow and brown shades, as seen in nature.)
14. Make a slogan on "Save Animals".
"Save Animals, Save Nature — They are our friends forever!"
15. Observe your surroundings and list out the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
| S.No | Terrestrial animals | Aquatic animals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog | Fish |
| 2 | Cow | Dolphin |
| 3 | Cat | Prawn |
Class 3 EVS Unit 3 "Animals Around Us" Textbook Answers – AP SCERT Our Wonderful World Syllabus
