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Reproduction of animals. ?. Why do animals reproduce?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. ?. Animals die…. All animals die when they get old. Some animals die in natural disasters. Some die when there is no food or water. Some are killed by other animals.
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? Why do animals reproduce? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Animals die… • All animals die when they get old. • Some animals die in natural disasters. • Some die when there is no food or water. • Some are killed by other animals.
If animals do not reproduce, • they will become… Extinct
Animal Reproduction The egg of the female animal is fertilised by the sperm of the male animal.
Animals reproduce in two ways: • By laying eggs The mothers lay the fertilised eggs and hatch them. They lay a large number of eggs each time.
Which comes first? Eggs or chicks? What is inside a chicken’s egg? • Shell • Egg white • Yolk • Embryo
2. By giving birth to the young • The fertilised egg develops in the mother’s body and becomes an embryo. • The mother gives birth to the baby after a period of time. The newborn baby feeds on its mother’s milk.
Which animal below lay eggs? Which animal gives birth to its young?
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Producer: Fong Pui Ting Karen (99236240) Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Primary) DEP5114A (2000-2001) Professor Mak Se Yuen 9 April, 2001
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