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Baby animals look similar to their parents. But they are smaller. And they have different names. Do you know any of these names? Here are some examples.
A baby rabbit is called a kit or kitten.
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A mother rabbit can give birth to 14 kittens at a time. The kittens sleep in a nest in the ground.
A baby deer is called a fawn.
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A fawn has a reddish coat with white spots. This helps it blend in.
A baby duck is called a duckling.
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A duckling hatches from an egg. It stays close to its mother. It follows her everywhere.
A baby sheep is called a lamb.
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Lambs are often born as twins. They can walk right after being born.