The document provides information about Korea's landscape, environment, and some animals native to Korea. It then discusses the Chinese zodiac, which is important in Korean culture. Korea has a mountainous peninsula climate with influence from China. Some animals described include Jindo dogs, Baikal teal ducks, flying squirrels, sika deer, Siberian tigers, and whales. The 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle is also explained, with details about personality traits associated with each animal sign including rats, oxen, tigers, and more.

2. Korea’s Landscape
 Before we learn about Korean animals and the animals
of the Chinese Zodiac, let’s look at Korea’s landscape
and environment
 This will help you understand why Korea has these
certain animals and why the Chinese Zodiac is
important in Korea

3. Korea’s Landscape
 Korea is a peninsula with
many mountains and hills
 It is very cold in winter,
and hot and humid in the
summer.
 The Korean peninsula
borders China
 Much of Korea’s culture,
language, and society is
influenced by China

4. Animals Native to Korea
 Jindo dog
 Baikal teal
 Flying squirrels
 Sika deer
 Siberian tiger
 Whale

5. Jindo Dog
 These dogs were bred for hunting
 They originally came from Jindo
Island
 They are famous for being brave
and loyal

6. Baikal Teal This is a unique species of
duck that breeds in Russia,
and migrates to Korea and
other countries in
wintertime
 Unfortunately, this is an
endangered animal because
many people like to eat them

7. Flying Squirrels These squirrels can
glide from tree to tree
 They primarily live in
forest or other heavily
wooded areas
 They are nocturnal and
quite shy

8. Sika Deer
 This deer has a wide range: from Vietnam to Japan,
many hundreds of miles
 Sika deer keep their spots throughout their life, unlike
other species of deer
 They are primarily nocturnal

9. Siberian Tiger Siberian tigers used to live in
China, Korea, and Russia
 However, decades of war and
urban development have
severely hindered their range
 Tigers have not been seen in
the wild in Korea for many
years, although it is rumored
that there are some tigers
living in the border area
between North and South
Korea

10. Whale Many whales, such as humpbacks,
porpoises, and gray whales live off the coast
of Korea.
 Whales are threatened by the whaling
industry
 Whale hunting is illegal, but there are
restaurants in Korea that continue to serve
whale meat

11. Chinese Zodiac

12. Chinese Zodiac
 12 animal signs, in a 12 year cycle
 Each animal sign corresponds with a year (more or less)
 Which year were you born in?

13. Year of the Rat
 February 19, 1996 – February 6, 1997
 Expressive and talkative
 Like to go to parties
 Honest and quick-witted

14. Year of the Ox
 February 7, 1997 – January 27, 1998
 Hard working and persistent
 They are very observant
 Stubborn and dogmatic

15. Year of the Tiger January 28, 1998 – February 15,
1999
 Born leaders
 Unpredictable, but difficult to
resist
 Sensitive and emotional
 Mr. Snyder was born in the Year of
the Tiger

16. Year of the Rabbit
 February 16, 1999 – February 4, 2000
 Kind and sweet
 Artistic and have good taste
 Popular, but pessimistic

17. Year of the Dragon
 February 5, 2000 – January 23, 2001
 Gifted with power and luck
 Aggressive and determined
 Enthusiastic and intelligent
 We are now in the Year of the
Dragon

18. Year of the Snake
 January 24, 2001 – February 11, 2002
 Charming and popular
 Usually have excellent manners
 Intellectual and cerebral

19. Year of the Horse
 February 12, 2002 – January 31, 2003
 Active and energetic
 Quick-witted and cunning
 Hot-blooded and impatient

20. Year of the Goat
 February 1, 2003 – January 21, 2004
 Elegant, charming, and creative
 Shy in confrontations
 Indecisive and dreamers

21. Year of the Monkey January 22, 2004 – February 8, 2005
 Fun, cheerful, and energetic
 Sociable and always center of attention
 In love with food

22. Year of the Rooster February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006
 Observant and straightforward
 Cautious and skeptical
 Conscious of clothing and
appearance
 Ms. Lee was born in the Year of
the Rooster

23. Year of the Dog
 January 29, 2006 – February 17, 2007
 Honest and faithful
 Sense of duty
 Can be judgmental and picky

24. Year of the Pig
 February 18, 2007 – February 6, 2008
 Sincere, tolerant, and honorable
 Easy to fool and take advantage of
 They make great friends

25. Paper craft
 Let’s make some crafts
 Korean paper crafts are called Jongijeobgi 종이접기

26. Paper Whale