Baby Animal Names
A baby dog is called this
Pup / Puppy
The average number of diapers a newborn goes through daily.
8–12 diapers
The animal with the longest gestation period (22 months)
elephant
The average age a baby first smiles socially.
6–8 weeks
Myth: Babies can’t see color at birth. Fact: They first distinguish these high-contrast colors.
black and white
A baby Kangaroo
Joey
This reflex causes babies to tightly grip objects placed in their palms.
Palmar grasp reflex
A dog’s pregnancy lasts roughly this many days.
60–65 days
The term for the first fetal movements felt by the mother, usually around 16–25 weeks.
quickening
Myth: All babies are born with blue eyes. Fact: True or False?
False
Baby fox
Kit/Cub
Newborns can’t produce these for the first 3 weeks, despite their dramatic cries.
Tears
Giraffes carry their young for this long.
15 months
A baby’s heartbeat can first be detected by Doppler at this gestational age.
5 weeks
Myth: Babies can’t see anything in the womb.
Fact: By 27 weeks, they can detect ______.
light (through the uterine wall)
A baby horse is called a "foal" until it turns into one.
Colt/Filly
This sticky birthday suit coating protects babies’ skin but disappears after 24 hours.
vernix
Rhinos have pregnancies lasting this many months.
15–16 months
The approximate percentage of babies born on their exact due date.
4–5%
Myth: Pacifiers cause speech delays.
Fact: True or False?
False (if phased out by 2–3 years)
A baby platypus
Puggle
Female newborns might experience this mini-period due to mom’s hormones.
What is pseudo-menstruation (from estrogen withdrawal)
Whales gestate for up to this duration.
12–16 months
The record number of teeth a baby was born with.
12 teeth
Myth: Babies can’t taste flavors in breast milk.
Fact: Studies show exposure to ____ in breast milk may reduce picky eating later.
garlic or vanilla