萌！探秘可可爱爱的动物幼崽

容易

初中二年级

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动物

动物幼崽一般在温暖的春天出生，那时白昼变长，万物生长。本文介绍了几种动物幼崽的名称以及特征。

Many animals are born in the spring. The weather is warmer. The days are longer. The plants that animals eat start to grow. Here are some kinds of baby animals you may see in spring.

许多动物在春天出生。天气比较暖和。白天更长。动物吃的植物开始生长。这里有一些你在春天可能会看到的小动物。

A baby rabbit is called a kit or kitten. A mother can give birth to 14 kittens at a time. The kittens sleep in nests (巢穴) in the ground. A baby deer is called a fawn. Fawns are born with a reddish coat. It has white spots. This helps them blend in (融入). It keeps them safe. A baby sheep is called a lamb. Lambs are often born as twins. They can walk right after being born. Baby ducks are called ducklings. They come out of eggs. Ducklings have much down (绒毛). Ducklings stay close to their mother. They always follow her everywhere.

小兔子被称为“kit ”或者“ kitten”。母亲一次可以生14只小兔子。小兔子睡在地上的巢里。小鹿被称为“fawn”。小鹿天生就有红色的皮毛。它有白色斑点。这有助于他们与环境融为一体。它使他们安全。小绵羊被称为“lamb”。羔羊通常是双胞胎。他们出生后就可以走路。小鸭子被称为“duckling”。它们是从蛋里出来的。小鸭子有很多绒毛。小鸭子离妈妈很近。他们总是到处跟着她。

You may see a baby animal by itself. ___▲___ You should not put your hand onto it. Its mother is probably not far away. If the animal is hurt, call an animal care center.

你可能会看到一个单独的小动物。___ ▲ ___你不应该把手放在上面。它的母亲可能就在不远处。如果动物受伤，请致电动物护理中心。