Animal Babies
Animals and Their Homes: Animal Babies
Animal Babies
Animal Babies
NCERT anchor
Looking Around 2 — Animals. Baby animals and parental care match this topic.
What you'll learn
- Baby animals have special names — calf, kitten, puppy, chick.
- Animal parents feed and protect their babies.
- Baby animals grow up to look like their parents.
Key concepts
Verbal: A baby cow is called a calf; a baby dog is a puppy; a baby cat is a kitten; a baby hen is a chick.
Symbolic: Cow → calf. Dog → puppy. Cat → kitten. Hen → chick. Sheep → lamb.
Level 1 — Calf
Baby of a cow or buffalo.
Level 1 — Puppy
Baby of a dog.
Level 1 — Kitten
Baby of a cat.
Level 2 — Chick
Baby of a hen.
Level 2 — Care
Parents feed and protect babies until they grow up.
Worked example
Why does a hen stay close to her chicks?
Step 1 — Chicks are **small and weak**.
Step 2 — The hen **protects** them from danger.
Step 3 — She also helps them find **food**.
Answer: The hen stays close to protect and feed her chicks.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| All baby animals are called puppy | Puppy is a common word | Each animal baby has its own name |
| Baby animals look adult immediately | Pictures may look similar | Babies grow slowly to look like parents |
| Kitten is baby of a dog | Names sound similar | Kitten is baby of a cat |
Quick check
- What is a baby cow called?
- What is a baby cat called?
- Why do animal parents protect their babies?
Stretch: Name the babies of a dog, cat, and hen. Why do baby animals need their parents’ care?
Revision tip: Make a matching list at home: draw an adult animal and its baby side by side.
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Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- NCERT anchor
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
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