What do animals eat for children? Animals: where they live, what they eat, etc. Wild animals of the forest

What should a preschooler know about animals? Firstly, is it a wild or domestic animal, an animal of the forest, the north or Africa, that is, its habitat. Secondly, what kind of “house” does the animal live in if it is wild: it could be a hole, a den, a hollow, or the animal does not make a home for itself at all. Thirdly, what does this animal eat? A captivating story is what you need. And be sure to accompany this story about animals with pictures, because we know that visual memory is very helpful in a preschooler’s learning. Let's talk with the child about wild animals and show cards - mnemonic tables, so the kids will be better interested in the topic and remember all the details visually and figuratively.

Bear

A large, strong animal with dark brown or brown fur and clawed paws - everyone seems to know what a bear looks like. In fairy tales he has the “image” of being clumsy and clumsy. In fact, bears living in the forest are very dexterous, they can move almost silently - even run - and climb trees. Bears eat berries, nuts, fruits, oats and insects. They love to catch fish directly with their paws.

By the way, everyone knows the expression “suck a paw” - they usually say this, meaning “get by with little”, and sometimes “sit without money”. It is believed that bears suck their paws (literally) in their sleep when they are waiting out the winter in a den - in a hole covered with snow, under the roots of a fallen tree, or in a pile of brushwood. They don't actually suck - perhaps they just warm their paws with their breath.

The cubs are born blind in the middle of winter and emerge from the den in the spring, fed with the milk of their mother bear. In addition to the mother, the cubs are looked after by a nurse - that's what they call a nanny - the cubs' older sister. “Children” are usually playful, climbing trees and tumbling.

Nevertheless, it cannot be said that bears are so good-natured. This animal will not attack a person just like that, but if, for example, you disturb it in its den or if the she-bear decides that you pose a danger to the cubs, an unexpected meeting in the forest can end in disaster. Experts advise travelers to avoid dense bushes and thickets in the forest, if possible, talk loudly and sing while walking - this way you will not take the bear by surprise and avoid danger.

Wolf

The wolf that lives in the forest looks like a shepherd dog - not surprising, because it is from the wolf that all dogs trace their ancestry. But you can still distinguish a wolf: it is larger than a dog and never curls its tail into a ring. And he doesn’t bark, but howls or growls. His fur is gray or reddish, thick and warm.

In fairy tales, the wolf is considered a treacherous, formidable and evil animal. He received such “fame” because he is a predator - he feeds on the flesh of animals caught during hunting: roe deer, hares, foxes, badgers, mice, marmots, wild geese and others. Sometimes wolves even kill their own kind.

Berries, fruits and mushrooms are also included in the wolf's diet. Sometimes wolves steal watermelons and melons from farms - all because these animals are often thirsty: they have a high need for water.

Wolves hunt mainly in packs - and not where they live. Even if the wolf's den is located near a farm or village, the animals will not give themselves away, because they will hunt far away - perhaps kilometers - from the “place of residence.”

When you see a wolf in the forest, it is better to retreat quietly, without looking him in the eye, or leave altogether. At the same time, it should not be considered a “bad” animal - it is a dexterous, fast, smart and strong animal. Wolves are also good parents: she-wolves feed their cubs with milk and always protect them from danger. Wolf cubs are born deaf and blind, so at first they are completely defenseless. When they grow up a little, their parents bring them live prey - not only for food, but for play and passive “hunting”.

How do they benefit people?

It all depends on what kind of animal has settled in the house. Some are kept for food, dairy products and wool, that is, for economic reasons.

Other pets bring moral satisfaction. Communication with an animal helps relieve emotional stress, reduce stress and even prevent depression. An animal in the house is a source of joy for every family member.

Having chosen a beloved pet, a person will experience the joy of his own generosity and care, and expect gratitude and devotion from the pet.

I want a cat, I want a dog, a mouse, a bird, a fish... From the age of five, children begin to beg for an animal to take care of, and usually they don’t care what kind - well, even a bald one! And, of course, it’s up to the parents to take care of the pet.

How to satisfy a child’s need to take care of our little brothers and not get a headache for 10 years? We found out which pets will not cause any problems for parents, but will delight the kids.

Fox

Dexterous, cunning and smart - this is how the fox appears before us in fairy tales and fables. Indeed, this animal often lives not far from people - not in a dense forest, but closer to the edge, and sometimes near fields and ravines - but does not give itself away. The fox is also very observant: for example, it is not afraid of dogs sitting on a chain, or people working in the field who do not notice it.

But if she is suddenly in danger, the fox disappears quickly, practically sprawling above the ground as she runs, and it is extremely difficult to catch her. When running and jumping, the fox's tail helps it maintain its balance - it is fluffy and red, sometimes white or black at the tip. The fox has red fur, a narrow muzzle, and black paws and ears.

Unlike wolves, foxes love solitude and do not gather in packs. They feed mainly on mice. In winter, foxes run through snow-covered fields and listen for a mouse squeaking somewhere so they can grab it. Foxes have excellent hearing, as does their sense of smell. But the vision is not very good.

Foxes also hunt hares, destroy bird nests, eat insects, snakes and frogs, and deftly carry chickens from farmers. And they don’t disdain berries and fruits.

Foxes breed in burrows. Moreover, sometimes they do not dig holes themselves, but are occupied by strangers - and at the same time they make backup passages just in case. The foxes feed their cubs - blind, deaf and toothless - with milk. Grown-up fox cubs are curious and do not stay in the hole for long - they are drawn to explore the surrounding space. True, they hide back in the hole at the first maternal “command” - yapping.

Foxes don't like meeting people too much, so if a fox suddenly approaches you on its own, this is a bad sign. Maybe she's mad. If there is no place to hide, try climbing the nearest tree, distracting the fox by throwing food (if you have it), or letting it grab onto a stick.

Squirrel

Squirrels are small, black-eyed animals that “change clothes” depending on the season. In winter, the squirrel is more fluffy, and the color of its coat is dominated by gray, black, and sometimes brown tones. In summer, the squirrel’s “clothes” are lighter—the fur is hard and short, usually red or brown. The luxurious fluffy tail serves the squirrel to maintain balance during long jumps. The squirrel's belly is white or light-colored.

Unlike most forest animals, squirrels can be found quite often - and not only in the forest, but also in the city park. They jump from tree to tree, and sometimes descend to the ground. If you don’t offend the squirrel, it won’t be afraid - and will even happily eat nuts or mushrooms from your hand. Yes, yes, many people don’t know about this, but squirrels love mushrooms - they even dry them for the winter, strung on a branch. Squirrels also extract seeds from spruce and pine cones, deftly gutting these cones with their paws. Foxes also eat snails and insects.

Squirrels sometimes build nests themselves - from twigs and twigs, moss and grass - and sometimes they “borrow” from crows and magpies. Squirrel nests are round and warm because all the holes are carefully plugged. Sometimes scraps of paper and clumps of wool found by squirrels are even used for these purposes. Squirrels do not limit themselves to one nest - they build several: for sleeping, for baby squirrels, in order to hide from enemies and bad weather. In extreme cold, several squirrels can hide in nests.

Squirrels can give birth twice a year and carry their young for just over a month. Baby squirrels appear tiny, no more than 5 centimeters, and blind. The mother feeds them with milk for 40–50 days (in the last of these days she accustoms them to berries, nuts and seeds). After 8–10 weeks, the baby squirrels already leave the nest.

Guinea pig

This cute face is a rather smart animal that behaves calmly, but does not resemble a plush toy. In addition, a guinea pig is really capable of becoming attached to a person.

Joy:

• All a pig needs is a spacious cage - this is its main habitat. Occasionally, the animal can be allowed to run around the apartment under supervision to stretch its legs;
• the pig eats grass, simple vegetables and fruits, as well as special food from the pet store, which is not very expensive, which makes keeping the pig inexpensive;
• guinea pigs are not capable of aggression, so there is no need to be afraid that the animal will bite or scratch the child;
• a pig is a tame animal, you can safely squeeze and stroke it, the pet gets used to your hands and gladly allows itself to be stroked. Just make sure that the child does not overdo it and does not hurt the pig;
• The guinea pig is an intelligent animal; it can be taught simple commands and readily responds to its name. The more you communicate with your pet, the more tame your pig will be.

Nasty:

• The age of a guinea pig is short - only 3-6 years, by this time you need to be ready to part with the animal;
• if your child is allergic or has a weakened immune system, it is better to choose another pet - guinea pigs, especially long-haired ones, are considered quite allergenic animals;
• If you don't take good care of your pet, it may smell unpleasant. But if you change the filler in the cage on time, clean it and periodically bathe your pig with products from the pet store, there will be no problems with the smell;
• The little pig is quite cowardly; it takes time for her to get used to you, so don’t demand too much from the animal at once - let the animal get used to it first.

Hedgehog

A narrow muzzle, a black nose, beady eyes, and most importantly, a “fur coat” with prickly needles. This is what this forest dweller looks like. The needles are needed so that the animal can defend itself from enemies - the hedgehog curls up into a prickly ball in case of danger. Basically, hedgehogs sleep in a hole or bushes during the day, and in the evening they lead an active lifestyle - they go out hunting. Sharp claws, spines and teeth help the hedgehog even catch a snake. Hedgehogs also eat insects, amphibians, caterpillars, worms, as well as fruits and berries.

They often live close to people - perhaps because we feed them. But you shouldn’t pet hedgehogs or pick them up - not only can you get hurt, but these animals are also carriers of dangerous diseases, including rabies. And you should not try to keep a hedgehog at home - it is a free animal.

Hedgehogs spend the winter hibernating in their burrow under tree roots, branches or stumps. The hole is prepared in advance when it starts to get colder. They drag grass, moss and leaves there to make it warm and cozy to sleep. And in the fall, hedgehogs feed intensively, accumulating fat for the winter.

Hedgehogs are born in the spring - like the cubs of many animals, they are toothless, blind and deaf. Hedgehogs feed their children milk and hide them under grass and leaves during their absence. After a year, hedgehogs become completely adult and independent.

Lynx

Meeting this large yellow-red forest “cat” with the famous “tassels” on its ears is a great success. Even hunters encounter lynx extremely rarely. At the same time, it does not pose a danger to humans, unless it is suddenly infected with rabies.

The lynx is flexible, dexterous and strong, and can climb trees and swim well. And deep snow is not a hindrance for her - because of her strong, furry paws. The lynx is also cunning - sometimes it checks the traps and traps of hunters before they themselves and drags away other people's prey. Sometimes it can wait for hours for a prey (hare, deer, roe deer, bird) in ambush, then quietly and unnoticed to sneak up and jump on it. If you can’t catch it the first time, the lynx can hunt for the same animal all day long. By the way, when entering the countryside, the lynx also hunts cats - almost their own kind.

Lynxes prefer to settle in secluded places - for example, in holes under trees. They are not shy about occupying other people's holes.

Lynx cubs are furry and blind for the first few days. By the way, both parents raise lynx cubs, and this is a rather rare case in the animal environment.

Hare

In fairy tales, we are used to seeing the hare as cowardly and stupid. In fact, this is an intelligent and nimble animal that can throw both a fox and a person off the scent. Perhaps the hare is considered cowardly because he often hides in the grass or bushes, catching a sound that alerts him with his large ears, and with quick long jumps runs away from enemies who still managed to detect him. Sometimes the hare suddenly returns in its own tracks and jumps far to the side - so there are more tracks, and it is no longer clear where the animal went.

The hare's eyes are located on the sides of its head, which is why it is called “slanty”. But thanks to this feature, he can see what is happening not only in front of him, but to the side and even behind.

The snowshoe hare turns white in the winter to blend in color with the snow. The brown hare, which lives in the fields and steppes, is gray all year round, and by winter it also brightens, but not so significantly.

The main enemies of hares are foxes, wolves and birds of prey. During the day, in the light, the hare hides from them alone, and comes out to eat in the evening or before dawn. Hares feed on grass, branches, plants, and in winter, tree bark. Crops from gardens are often stolen.

Hares have sharp teeth and long, sharp claws. Contrary to stereotypes, it happens that wild hares kill foxes, and not vice versa. Sometimes a hare can even rush at a person, but only for self-defense. If you don't offend the animal, it will most likely simply hide when it sees you.

The little hares feed on their mother's rich milk, but if she suddenly leaves on business, then they feed on the milk of another hare. They grow quickly.

parrot

The most cheerful and bright pets. If you want him to be friends with you, buy one parrot; if you want less communication, buy two, then they will live perfectly together.

Joy:

• The parrots themselves are inexpensive (of course, unless you choose exotic breeds), as well as their food and cage. Therefore, it turns out that keeping these bright birds does not require any special investments;
• parrots love to play, so from time to time you can delight them with all sorts of ladders and mirrors from the pet store;
• the child will be interested in talking with the bird, watching how it repeats funny sounds, chirps, sits on its finger, moves on its shoulder - it’s very funny;
• Parrots live 10-15 years, this is considered ideal for a small child. When the time comes to part with your pet, the baby will already turn into a teenager and will not take the separation seriously.

Nasty:

• parrots are very noisy. There will always be sound in your home. If there is a baby in the house, it is better to abandon the bird;
• it is necessary to regularly clean the cage, change the water, wipe the toys, change the food;
• Even though parrots are small, feathers and husks from food will definitely constantly fly around their cage;
• If you let your parrot fly around the apartment, make sure that it does not chew the spines of books, corners of furniture and other objects that are “convenient” for its beak.

Boar

Powerful and strong fanged boars, the ancestors of pigs, look menacing and are therefore considered very dangerous. In fact, a healthy boar, like many other animals, can attack a person only if there is a need to defend itself or protect its cubs. But wounded and sick boars are really aggressive and unpredictable. Be that as it may, you can’t run away from them, just like you can’t come closer, look into their eyes, or turn your back. When meeting a wild boar, you should behave calmly. But, most likely, the meeting will not happen - the boar will hear you from afar and leave on its own.

This animal runs quickly - the structure of its hooves allows it to overcome even swamps without getting bogged down - and swims across any rivers. But it is difficult for a wild boar to move in deep snow. At the same time, he does not freeze in cold weather - by winter he develops a thick undercoat and accumulates fat.

Wild boars live in small groups. They eat hazelnuts, seeds, acorns, plant tubers, and enjoy mushrooms, berries, apples and pears. Sometimes they dig up potatoes or turnips from summer cottages. Piglets are given birth in a den hidden by moss and branches. On the backs of the babies there are light stripes, because of which the cubs are not visible among dense thickets and in bright light, as well as in the shade.

Like pigs, wild boars love to bathe in mud - this is how they escape the heat and get rid of insects clinging to their coarse fur.

Care and maintenance

Regardless of which animal becomes a pet, the owner has the responsibility to provide it with everything it needs. A person is responsible for the one he has tamed. In order for the presence of an animal near a person to create a pleasant picture, it is worth considering several features when caring for it.

Nutrition

The diet of pets should be balanced. There should be enough food. Before buying a pet, it is worth clarifying how much food it needs daily and what kind of food it should be.

If your pet is small, you need to take into account that it will require vitamins. Being in the wild, animals know how to get everything they need themselves, but in captivity this responsibility falls on humans. More often this can be done by buying special supplements, or introducing fruits and vegetables into the diet.

Purity

It is important that your pet is clean. This will help avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor. The health of both family members and animals will depend on the degree of cleanliness.

If annoying insects appear in your pet's bedding, it will be extremely difficult to get rid of them. It's easier to prevent infection. Regardless of the type of pet, cleaning is carried out every day.

Monitor the health

A pet will not tell a person if something hurts. Reasonable love will encourage the owner to observe the condition and behavior of the pet. If he becomes lethargic or begins to refuse usual foods, this is a reason to consult a veterinarian.

To prevent the development of diseases, it is better to prevent them. There are various vaccines for this. Vaccinations are given according to schedule.

Elk

Elk is just as large and powerful, but, according to many, not as luxurious an animal as deer. Also wide horns (protection from wolves and bears), but - a hump on the nose, a thick upper lip, a massive body with a “hump” that forms the scruff of the neck... And also long ears, thick warm fur and large hooves.

Thanks to these features, moose do not freeze in winter, hear perfectly, move through deep snow, can swim and run quickly - including through dense forests and swamps.

Moose feed on everything they find in the forest: leaves, bark, branches, pine needles, moss, mushrooms, berries and plants growing near water. By the way, moose love to swim, especially in the heat.

In winter, moose shed their antlers to grow new ones in summer.

In the spring, moose cows give birth to cubs, feed them milk and lick their fur. Moose milk is considered healthy. When a moose cow walks with a “child,” it is better to avoid her: in order to protect the calf, she may attack.

Moreover, there are even moose farms where moose are milked - that is, they can actually be tamed.

Moose can be found not only in the forest - it can even wander into a city park (for its love of walking, it is called a tramp). As with other wild animals, the main thing is not to attract attention to yourself, do not get close or run away.

Turtle

There are land ones, and there are aquatic ones - for the aquarium. In both cases, the turtle is easy to care for - no special time or investment is required. This leisurely amphibian will not cause any trouble or worries.

Joy:

• the turtle lives a long time, if no emergency happens, the animal will live with you for about 30 years - the baby will have time to grow up and have his own babies;
• one of the slowest animals - you won’t have to chase it around the apartment, playing tag;
• turtles do not have fur that will remain on the furniture, they do not make sounds - therefore they will not bother you in any way;
• The aquatic turtle is a rather meditative creature. It’s so nice to watch how she leisurely splashes in the water, crawls out onto an island of land and exposes her muzzle to the warmth;
• the required minimum (which is also the maximum) is an aquarium for an aquatic turtle and a plexiglass box for a land turtle;
• Pet food is also simple - greens, vegetables and grass.

Nasty:

• not every child will be interested in this unshakably calm and slow creature; there is a chance that the baby’s turtle will disappoint;
• You won’t be able to squeeze and hug a turtle; after all, the shell is not a fluffy body.

Wolverine

This animal is a kind of cross between a sable, a badger and a bear, and is the size of a dog. Powerful head, sharp teeth, thick clawed paws.

Despite his somewhat clumsy appearance, wolverine is flexible, agile and strong. And it is quite cruel - it attacks sick animals, destroys nests, and often feeds on carrion. Its diet also includes snakes, lizards, and fish (the wolverine is an excellent swimmer). It is protected from enemies by iron with a nasty smell, with which it scares off larger animals so much that sometimes they not only do not attack, but even throw their own prey to the wolverine. She also willingly “cleans up” traps and pitfalls set by hunters. Yes, even a loud picnic, especially at night and with attractive aromas of food, may well be visited.

However, she is also capable of hunting herself - she has acute hearing and vision, a quick reaction, and is able to pursue even a large deer for a long time and persistently, and then attack from behind. If an animal, even many times larger than the wolverine itself, is weak and sick, she will not leave him a chance. The wolverine goes hunting at night - it can navigate perfectly in the dark.

The lair is made under the roots of an uprooted tree or away from prying eyes. Doesn't stay anywhere for long, constantly on the move.

Wolverine cubs are born at the end of winter, and in the summer they follow her on a long journey. Their mother skillfully teaches them to hunt and protect themselves from enemies. It is better not to approach wolverine cubs - the mother can attack a person while protecting her offspring. At the same time, once a wolverine puppy gets to a person, it will probably get used to it and become obedient.

Beaver

For many centuries in a row, the largest rodent in Russia - the common beaver - was a target for hunting: people were attracted by its skin, meat, fat and even secretions of the musk gland, which have healing properties. It was easy to find beaver settlements, since the animals settled in groups of 5–8 animals, often near the water. Over time, the beaver population has thinned out.

The beaver is a squat, densely built animal, its body length is about a meter, its fur color ranges from chestnut to dark brown, less often black. A beaver's hind legs are much stronger than its front legs.

Smart, hardworking beavers love to build holes or huts from branches, sticks, clay, silt, and always with an exit under water. In the aquatic environment, these hard workers are more comfortable and safer, and on land they move less willingly. The beaver also stores its reserves in the water, not far from the hut, and in winter it gets enough so as not to go onto land.

Dams built by beavers prevent water bodies from drying out. And beavers need dams to raise the water level and make their homes comfortable.

Beavers are herbivores - they eat more than 300 species of plants. They love tree bark and coastal water lilies and reeds. With its sharp teeth, a beaver can even gnaw through a tree, and sharpens them on some types of trees.

Beaver cubs are born in April-May, and there can be up to six of them in a litter. At first they feed on mother’s milk, after a couple of weeks they can already eat plants, and over time they switch to plant foods completely.

Despite the fact that newborn beaver cubs already have good vision, are covered with warm down, can swim and have teeth, beavers live with their parents for up to two years.

The beaver is generally not dangerous to humans. Bites extremely rarely. And yet, you shouldn’t try to feed it or take a photo - when you meet an animal, it’s wiser to stand and wait for it to swim away.

Ermine

This small, cunning, nocturnal animal is very difficult to spot: the yellowish-brown color of its coat in summer allows the ermine to blend in with trees and plants, and its white coat in winter allows it to blend in with the snow (however, the tip of this animal’s tail is always black). The ermine has someone to hide from: foxes, sables, wolves, birds of prey - they are all its enemies.

Thanks to camouflage, the ermine can live not only in forests, but even near people. The predator prefers places where there are a lot of frogs, fish, mice and birds, whose nests it often destroys. The stoat sometimes catches more rodents than it needs for food, so it leaves reserves for the winter.

Stoats, like most animals from the mustelid family, have a long body (up to 40 centimeters), round ears and short legs, due to which stoats move mainly by jumping. They can climb trees and swim too, but they prefer to walk on the ground.

Stoats are loners. They settle near bodies of water - in a hollow, and often in someone else's hole (they do not build their own houses). At the same time, they themselves do not allow anyone into the territory they occupy, “marking” them with their scent. A trespassing animal will most likely face a confrontation. And it’s better not to come close to a person - if he is driven into a corner or gets angry, the stoat will not be afraid to attack.

There are a lot of cubs in an ermine litter - up to 20. Moreover, the pregnancy of an ermine sometimes lasts longer than that of a human - up to 10 months. Animals build nests while raising their offspring - often in their own burrow or pile of dead wood. The inside is softly lined with bird feathers, down and the hair of small animals. The cubs are born tiny - a few grams, blind, deaf and without teeth.

A caring mother in the first days of her children’s life almost never leaves the nest, and in case of danger she carries the entire brood in her teeth and even swims with the cubs short distances on the way to a new shelter. Stoats feed on their mother’s milk for two months, but then spend several months next to her, learning to hunt from her.

Short, thick fur made from ermine skins is very expensive. Ordinary people cannot afford ermine outerwear. Even the Queen of England is only allowed to have one ermine robe. Due to hunting of these animals, their numbers are decreasing.

Back in the Middle Ages, people tried to tame stoats, but little came of it. The animals generally grow up wild, even if they were born in captivity, and they also attack other domestic animals: hamsters, fish, tame mice.

Desert Animals

Camel

Camels live in desert and semi-desert. They don't build housing. They feed on grass (both dry and fresh), tree branches, camel thorn, ephedra, wormwood, and chew saxaul branches. A camel accumulates nutrients in its humps, so it can go without food for a long time.

fennec

Fenech lives in deserts and semi-deserts. He digs himself a hole in the sand. Fennec fox is omnivorous. It feeds on insects, lizards, bird eggs, small rodents, and plant roots that can be dug up in the desert.

When the child has become acquainted with animals, their way of life, and nutrition, let him try to tell himself about what he remembers. Pictures and diagrams with an algorithm for composing a descriptive story will help with this >>

At first, you may not be able to get a coherent story, then try printing and cutting the cards above into sectors, and ask your child to arrange the pictures correctly.

More detailed stories for children about animals can be found on our website in the sections:

Many people keep pets at home, providing them with care and food. Our pets live in peace, because they do not have to look for food. But the same cannot be said about those who exist in the wild, where there is no caring owner. Now you can find out what animals eat.

Sable

Sable hunting has long been widespread in our country. Sable skins (sable fur is thick, delicate, warm and looks luxurious, especially in winter) were presented by the tsars as gifts to eminent foreign guests. Now hunting has significantly reduced the number of sables, and they can be seen extremely rarely.

These beautiful fast animals live in old stumps and tree hollows not high above the ground. Sables are dark brown or light brown, with a yellowish spot on the chest and neck, round ears, wide paws and a bushy tail.

Sables climb trees well, but mostly move on the ground or trunks of fallen trees and snags. In winter, the sable does not hibernate, it only waits out bad weather in a shelter. The animal can also run under the snow - its fur coat is warm, and enemies will not reach you there. And it’s convenient to hunt - sables go hunting both during the day and at night. Their main prey are mice, moles, and shrews.

Sables strictly divide hunting territories between relatives. If an opponent encroaches on his territory, the animal can enter into a fight with him.

Sable cubs are born in the spring, feed on their mother's milk and remain blind for a whole month. The father brings food to the kids. Only in the fall do sables begin to live and hunt on their own.

The sable does not attack a person first, but there is still no need to provoke him. The animal may perceive unnecessary attention as danger.

What do animals eat?

Diet of wild animals

that live in nature depends on the time of year.
Animals that live in the mountains eat grass in the summer months. In winter, they need to go down into the forests to snack on branches, leaves or moss.
Many wild animals hibernate

with the onset of cold weather. Bears eat berries, mushrooms, nuts or acorns.

Some animals spend part of their lives sleeping

, which saves them when there is not enough food.
A bat or groundhog can sleep for 8 months. Squirrels
don’t sleep that long, so they eat the supplies they made on warm days.
For example, berries, seeds or nuts.
Hare

loves to eat fresh
grass
. In winter it is not there, so they begin to eat tree bark, small twigs or seeds. Some hares catch field mice to eat them later.

Wolf and fox eating

small and weak animals.
The fox loves to eat rodents, birds and berries. The wolf prefers larger animals. He will happily dine on deer, wild boar or antelope.

Raccoon

This cute-looking animal is easy to distinguish by the black stripe on its face through the eyes, reminiscent of a mask, and dark stripes on its fluffy tail. A raccoon is similar in size to a dog; its fur is always thick and long. Raccoons can swim and climb from branch to branch - their legs are dexterous and tenacious. The animals skillfully “fish.” Before eating, the striped raccoon - the most famous species of raccoon - rinses food in water with its front paws. Sometimes he even bathes his cubs this way.

Raccoons are born blind in the spring. After two months of feeding with mother's milk, they become stronger and leave the hole, but do not go far from their parents all year.

You can meet a raccoon not only in the forest, but in the village, at the dacha and even within the city - especially on the side of the road. They can climb quite far in search of food. Sometimes they live in barns and sheds, in the hayloft. They prefer solitude, but in winter they can sleep in burrows or hollows with whole families.

It is better not to approach a wild raccoon - it can bite even for no reason, and also carries rabies and tetanus. If a raccoon wanders into your dacha and steals your crops, he should leave the food slightly away from the house. Then the raccoon will be kinder and stop stealing your berries and fruits.

Raccoons are quite trainable, so they can be seen in the circus.

What do pets eat?

Animals that live with humans are always provided with food and water in the required quantities. They don’t have to adjust to a certain time of year to make supplies, because a person decides such issues for them. Farm animals are very common

, such as:

• cow;
• chicken;
• pig;
• sheep;
• goat.

They are raised to produce meat, milk, eggs or fur in the future. Most often they eat balanced food

, which people feed them. At home people keep:

• hamsters;
• parrots;
• cats;
• dogs.

Parrots are given food mixtures

, which contain all the necessary nutrients.
The birds are fed vegetables and fruits
so that the body receives the necessary vitamins.

Cats

buy
fish, meat
or ready-made food, which can be purchased at any pet store or supermarket.

The dog is fed meat

, sometimes mixed with porridge. You can also buy food for this animal at a pet store.

Man is a sociable creature. Living in big cities, people increasingly began to have pets. This allows you to relieve stress, have fun and gain joy from communicating with the animal world. No matter who the pets are, humans express love, care, and expect a loyal response.

The childhood dream of many is to have a kitten or puppy. However, sometimes the pet turns out to be not so cute animals. Some people lovingly care for the tarantula spider, or cockroach. The variety of animals that have begun to live at home is great.

The difference between wild animals and domesticated ones is that animals do not need care and care. For domestic animals, people provide shelter, food and even take care of their health, periodically using the services of a veterinarian.

Pets are divided into two large groups:

• those who live in a house with a person;
• those kept in the yard.

Let's look at the most common pet animals and consider their descriptions.

Animals living in the house

Consider the following animals:

• cat;
• dog;
• parrot;
• fish;
• rabbits.

The cat is a common pet that lives close to humans. The family quickly gets used to the new pet, especially if it appeared in the house at a very early age. Most cats do not require much attention and are unpretentious in food and care.

A dog is man's friend. This animal instinctively knows how to show outstanding devotion. She needs care, affection and attention from her owner. Most breeds are trainable. This animal can become not only a true friend, but also a reliable guard.

Parrots are different. The bird can be quite tiny, but some breeds are large in size. Sometimes, a parrot can be taught to speak - it will be able to repeat familiar words and even answer certain questions. Feeding a parrot is not difficult.

Fish are another type of pet that is kept near humans. An aquarium is being prepared for them. The size of the container depends on the number of individuals and the species. For some fish, an aquarium with a volume of 3-5 liters will be enough, but for others you will have to prepare an aquarium of 100 or more liters.

Rabbits are furry animals that quickly become family favorites. These animals are profitable to keep, caring for them is simple and they do not require special attention. By observing the life of rabbits, you can learn a lot of new things and get unforgettable emotions.

Animals living in the yard

A barnyard is more common in private homes. Some animals are kept in the garden. Most often you can see:

• horse;
• pig;
• cow;
• sheep.

Horses can be kept for riding and participating in competitions. In agricultural areas, this is a powerful labor force that can help with land work and for transporting goods. They are rarely kept for horse meat.

Pigs are kept for meat. It is distinguished by its fat content and nutritional value. After slaughter, it is preserved and from one animal you can get so much product that it will last a small family for the whole winter.

Sheep give milk and their wool is sheared. After slaughter you can get tasty meat. It's not easy to keep them. It is important to know the intricacies of care.

Weasel

This flexible animal with a thin long body and short legs moves funny - by jumping. Weasels have small round ears, a blunt nose that slightly forks at the end, and sharp claws. The top of the head, back, sides, tail and paws on the outside of the weasel are brownish in summer, and the throat, chest, abdomen and paws on the inside are white. In autumn, the animal “changes clothes” into completely white fur.

The weasel is similar in appearance to the ermine, but is smaller and has a single-colored, shorter tail that lacks the black tassel.

Weasels often live in colonies - in hollows, burrows, under stones. They do not avoid populated areas, but do not attract attention to themselves and rarely make sounds. But they hiss when they are in danger, and “chirp” when they attack.

The weasel is a fast, aggressive and bold predator. She hunts day and night, mainly on small animals: mice, rats, jerboas, moles, rabbits, chickens, pigeons. And also on lizards, insects and even snakes. The weasel itself, thanks to its agility, can sometimes fight off even a large predator.

The cubs are carried for 5 weeks and given birth in mid-spring. If they are suddenly in danger, the caress in the teeth will carry them to another place.

By the way, in Ancient Rome and even early medieval Europe, weasels were pets and protected their owners’ supplies from mice. But the weasel is difficult to tame, and it was more difficult for her to cope with the gray rats that appeared in Europe later. Therefore, the weasel was replaced by other domestic animals, including cats.

Weasels do not attack humans, but, like many wild animals, they can serve as carriers of dangerous diseases.

Chinchilla

An incredibly sweet and beautiful creature, and her plush fur coat will completely captivate you! The pet lives quietly alone and is content with human company. Chinchillas usually have a calm and docile character.

Joy:

• An interesting feature of the chinchilla is that it has practically no sebaceous and sweat glands, so the little animal always smells very tasty;
• The chinchilla is smart, if you teach her to go to the toilet in one place, her house will also be clean;
• Even a preschooler can clean and clean the cage after a pet - her house is always dry, she doesn’t create much dirt;
• The chinchilla is peaceful and has no claws. If you hurt her, she may “bite” slightly, but only as a warning;
• chinchillas have good health - they rarely get sick and live 16-20 years;
• You can teach your pet easy commands and basic training skills.

Nasty:

• The life schedule of chinchillas is nocturnal. She wakes up after lunch, around 5-6 pm, and is most active around midnight, just when we are already sleeping soundly. An active chinchilla gnaws at the house, branches and stems, slurps loudly while eating and runs around the cage. Therefore, you need to place her cage at night in a place where you won’t hear her at night;
• very rarely, but people may be allergic to chinchilla food, not to the chinchilla itself;
• The chinchilla itself is not cheap, but it is still a rather exotic animal;
• Your pet needs to take sand baths occasionally to live a full life. When a chinchilla bathes in sand, it flies in all directions, and you then have to clean it all up. In addition, the sand itself (purified) is not cheap;
• Not every chinchilla can be cuddled and stroked; as a rule, they are quite cuddly and do not like to be held.

Deer

There are many varieties of deer. Although we are accustomed to imagining a beautiful large animal with branched horns, there are also spotted ones - smaller ones, and even very small ones - the size of a cat. By the way, only males have horns. Every year they shed their antlers and new ones grow in their place.

The deer has slender legs and large round eyes, thanks to which the animal has excellent vision. The sense of smell and hearing are also very acute.

Deer live in herds - not only in forests, but also on mountain slopes, in thickets of bushes, and in clearings with tall grass. In hot weather they like to swim to escape the heat and midges. They love salt and regularly visit salt licks.

Wolves hunt deer. Strong hooves and antlers usually help a healthy deer fight off an attacker. The deer themselves are quite peaceful - they feed mainly on berries, mushrooms, grass, nuts, chestnuts, bark and branches.

Autumn is mating season for deer. During this period, in some forests at dawn you can hear the unique roar of a red deer for kilometers away. It resembles either playing a trumpet, or the mooing of a cow, or loud sighs. Deer are born spotted (in adult deer the spots disappear) and often with a light spot near the tail. Newborn fawns lurk in the grass while their mother grazes nearby. The doe communicates with the fawn by “bleating.”

In general, deer rarely chase people, but they become more aggressive during the “wedding” period.

Hunting for sika deer is prohibited. At the same time, pantocrine is made from deer antlers - a medicine that helps with neurasthenia, asthenia (a state of weakness, exhaustion, increased fatigue) and so on. And in the East it is believed that pantocrine helps preserve youth and strength.