What are three most fascinating things you have discovered?
Students may discover that: (1) Animals like pigeons have adapted to urban environments because buildings resemble their natural cliff habitats, while sparrows are declining as green spaces diminish. (2) Fireflies emit light and were once found illuminating entire trees, but their population is decreasing due to habitat loss and light pollution. (3) Butterflies engage in mudpuddling to absorb nutrients and water from damp soil. (4) Birds like sparrows take dust baths to remove tiny insects from their feathers and clean their skin.
Explanation
The chapter explains various fascinating facts about animal behaviour and adaptation. It describes how pigeons naturally live on cliffs and rocky hills, which is why they perch on building ledges in cities. The 'Did you know?' section on Page 12 explains that fireflies emit light and entire trees used to be lit up by them, but they are now rare due to habitat loss and light pollution. The chapter also describes mudpuddling behaviour of butterflies and dustbathing behaviour of birds.