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How do we help animals and birds?

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How do we help animals and birds?

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We help animals and birds by providing them with food, water, and shelter. We also help them by taking them to vets when they are ill. We should take care of them and treat them with love and affection. 

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Chapter 4.1: The Vet - Warming up [Page 76]

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Chapter 4.1 The Vet
Warming up | Q 1. (3) | Page 76
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Chapter 4.1 The Vet
WARMING UP ! | Q 1. (5) | Page 32

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