Animals love to play, just like children!
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Animals love to play
Do you like to play? We all like to play but children love to play the most. It is a part of growing up and an essential part of childhood.
It seems, that not only human children but animal babies also like to play. And some of their activities are very similar to our own.
Important details
- Young ravens (crow-like birds) hold body-surfing “competitions” down the slopes of wintery rooftops.
- Young elephants love to slide down “waterslides” along muddy riverbanks.
- Scientists believe that other than for fun, playing when we are children prepares us for how to be adults.
- This also offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children.
- And this is the same for animals too.
- Playing helps baby animals to be social and develop motor (movement) skills.
- This is important for animals who live in groups. It also teaches animals essential hunting and survival skills.
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Watch a video
Watch a cute video of baby elephants playing.
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