Why do baby mammals squeak and cry?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do baby mammals squeak and cry?

The Big Idea

Whine, mew, squeak, bleat! Baby animals are noisy! Why do they cry?

Telling Mom

Step one: Telling Mom. Baby mammals use calls to tell their mothers what they need. A hungry puppy whines, a kitten mews, and a baby seal bleats.

Mom Listens

Step two: Mom Listens. Mothers listen carefully, because the call tells them where the baby is and how it feels. A hungry cry sounds different from a scared one.

Secret Squeaks

Step three: Secret Squeaks. Some baby mice squeak at pitches too high for people to hear. A baby's voice brings help, often very quickly.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Whines. Mews. Bleats. High squeaks.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some baby mice make sounds that people can't hear. Calls show where babies are. Moms listen carefully. Calls bring help.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Make a chart of baby animal sounds: whine, mew, squeak, bleat. Try each sound. Have a friend guess the animal. Take turns. Which was easiest to guess?

Outro

Baby mammals call to tell their mothers what they need. Puppies whine, kittens mew, and seal pups bleat. Mothers listen to learn where the baby is and how it feels, and some mouse squeaks are too high for us to hear. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!