More than 300 animals listed by Habitats location
1) Coniferous Forest
2) Coral Reefs
3) Desert
4) Freshwater
5) Grassland
6) Islands
7) Mountains
8) Oceans
9) Polar Regions
10) Rainforest
11) Swamps and Wetland
12) Temperate Forest
13) Urban Areas
There is no doubt that most children love animals. From the earliest age learning animal names and noises are a key first language skill and many children’s toys and favourite characters are based on animals throughout childhood. There is a clear natural affinity between them.
Animals fascinate children for a range of reasons... there is something captivating about how interactive and unpredictable they are.
Although preschoolers are endlessly curious, their attention spans are also short. They may have difficulty retaining information about a wide variety of animals, so you may want to start with animals your child sees most often, such as birds, cats, and dogs. Talk about the sounds they make, where they live, and things they like to do – “That bird is going home to his nest. Do you think he likes flying?”
If your child seems more interested in one particular animal, encourage that interest. A favorite animal doesn’t mean that your preschooler won’t learn about the others. In fact, having a favorite animal is an ideal foundation for learning about other animals later