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Book 11, Question 149 · Video

Why Should Curiosity Stay Kind?

Video · 1:55 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 11

Curiosity should stay kind because wild animals need space to stay safe! Watching from a distance and never chasing or touching them helps animals and lets you learn more. Kind cur

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why should curiosity stay kind?

The Big Idea

Curiosity should stay kind because wild animals need space to stay safe! Wonder has good manners. Being kind lets you protect animals and learn more.

Give Space

Step one: give them space. Wild animals need space to stay safe, and they are not toys or pets. Chasing or grabbing them can scare and hurt them.

Do Not Feed

Step two: do not feed wildlife. Feeding wild animals can make them lose their fear of people. That can put them in danger near roads or people, and human food is not good for them.

Watch Quietly

Step three: watch quietly. Scientists earn trust by watching quietly, using cameras, and learning without disturbing. Being curious in a kind way protects animals and lets you learn more. When animals feel safe, they act naturally, and you get to see amazing things.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Stay back from wild animals. Stay quiet so you do not startle them, and keep pets under control. Leave things as you found them. Watch and take photos from far away, and then share what you learned.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Wonder has good manners. A zoom lens or binoculars lets you see up close, from far away. Quiet watchers often see the most animals, because animals do not run away. If you are ever unsure, ask a grown-up.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Write a short kind explorer rule card. Include three promises, like stay back, stay quiet, and leave things as you found them. Share it with a friend. Then practice it on your next walk.

Outro

Kind curiosity helps animals and explorers. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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