Should children learn about animals at school?

I'd say children should definitely learn about animals at school, mainly because it helps them develop empathy and understand nature better. When kids learn how animals behave and what they need to survive, they start seeing them as living creatures rather than just objects. For example, I remember reading "Charlotte's Web" as a child - that story about Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider really made me think differently about animals and their feelings. That said, schools should balance this with practical lessons, like how to care for pets responsibly, not just focus on textbook knowledge. In Shanghai where I live now, I see many kids who only know animals from zoos or cartoons, so school lessons could bridge that gap.