Living things need food and water .
Plants and animals are living things. They need food to grow,
work, remain healthy and to heal injured body parts .
Diffrent animals have diffrent food habits.
Spiders for example , eat insects.
Some birds eat only seeds .
Monkeys eat leaves, flowers ,seed, fruits and even roots.
Tigers and lions feed on animals such as deer. The body of an animal needs a certain amount of water to work. Some drink water almost every day , whereas others live on the water present in their food. Even though the Pika lives in a very cold place, it drinks water like the most other animals . Tiny bees, too, have to drink water to live . Human beings also need food and water to live .
Non – living things do not need food or water .
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There are plants, such as pitcher plants, that trap and digest the insects. Such plants are called insectivours plants . One such plant, called Nepenthes khasiana , is found in Meghalaya, India . This plant is known for its medicinal value.
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