All animals have the same basic needs. Find out what they are. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Humans' and other animals' needs Learning Points Humans and other animals all need food, water, oxygen and shelter. The level of requirement of basic needs varies between species. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.