Why Do We Have Belly Buttons?

Which animals usually have belly buttons?

• Animals that lay eggs

• Animals that grow inside their mothers

• Animals that fly

• Animals that live in water

What is a belly button?

• A type of fruit

• A scar from when you were a baby

• A toy

• A button on your shirt

What does an umbilical cord do for a baby before it is born?

• Helps the baby play games

• Carries oxygen and food from the mother

• Keeps the baby warm

• Helps the baby sleep

Which animals do not have belly buttons?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Birds

• Gorillas