Baby mammals

Why is it important to understand baby mammal names?

• To win a trivia game
• To impress your friends
• To make them like you more
• To better understand their behavior and development

Which of the following mammals uses the term 'joey' for their young?

• Rabbit
• Ferret
• Opossum
• Giraffe

What is the difference in development and nursing between baby mammals born in burrows or dens and those that crawl into a pouch on the mother's belly?

• Pouch babies are more developed than burrow babies
• Burrow babies are more developed than pouch babies
• Pouch babies are not dependent on their mothers for food and protection
• Burrow babies are not dependent on their mothers for food and protection

What term is used for baby foxes, ferrets, and rabbits?

• cub
• kit
• fawn
• pup

What is the relationship between baby mammal names and behavior/development?

• The names are just for fun
• The names are arbitrary
• Understanding the names can help us better understand behavior and development
• There is no relationship

Which of the following animals uses the term 'cub' to refer to their young?

• Giraffe
• Elephant
• Kangaroo
• Bear

Where are pups typically born?

• In a den
• In the water
• On land or ice
• In a nest

What is the name for a baby bear?

• Fawn
• Kitten
• Cub
• Pup

Which of the following mammals uses the term 'kit' for their young?

• Giraffe
• Elephant
• Kangaroo
• Fox

What is a baby giraffe called?

• pup
• kit
• calf
• joey