Snakes There is no need to say what snakes are like. In India, they are so common, that we know them only too well. But there are many different …
The Rat The only good thing that can be said for rats is that they get up a lot of rubbish, especially bad meat and other kinds of food …
The Ostrich The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It is often eight feet high and is so strong that it can carry a man. It has …
The Pigeon The pigeon is a very common bird, and some kinds of pigeons are found in almost all countries. In Urdu, it is called kabutar. There are three …
The Crow Many different kinds of birds belong to the crow family-such as the raven, the rook, the jackdaw, the true Carrion crow, and one common well-known Indian crow. …
The Parrot The parrot is famous for its talking powers. Some kinds are better at this than others, but most can be taught to talk a little. The best …
The Mosquito In India and most hot countries, everyone knows the mosquito-and knows it too well! How they tease us on hot summer nights-buzzing round our ears and biting …
The House-fly We all know the common fly too well. At certain times in the year, especially in the hot weather, flies are a perfect nuisance. They come into …
The Butterfly Everyone knows the butterfly–the pretty little insects that flutter about among the flowers on a warm summer day, and the moths that come out mostly at night, …
The Spider There are many kinds of spiders, but we all know some of them. The common garden-spider spreads its webs on the trees and bushes in the garden; …
