Parents and Offspring

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What is a parent?

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A parent is an adult animal that has offspring.

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What is an offspring?

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An offspring is a baby animal that is born to a parent.

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What do we call the baby of a cat?

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A kitten.

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What do we call the baby of a dog?

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A puppy.

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What do we call the baby of a sheep?

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A lamb.

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What do we call the baby of an alligator?

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A hatchling.

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What do we call the baby of an orangutan?

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An infant.

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What do we call the baby of a praying mantis?

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An ootheca (egg case) hatches into nymphs.

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How do parents care for their offspring?

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Parents provide food, protection, and teaching to help their offspring grow.

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Why is it important for parents to care for their offspring?

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It helps the offspring survive and learn how to live in their environment.