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🐾 Amazing Animal Senses!

Introduction

Every animal has special ways to learn about the world. Some use their eyes, ears, nose, or even their skin. Let’s explore how animals see, hear, smell, and feel!

1. Seeing – Eyes Like Tiny Telescopes

  • Birds have sharp eyes. A hawk can spot a mouse from far away, just like a superhero!
  • Rabbits see all around them because their eyes are on the sides of their heads. This helps them watch for danger.

2. Hearing – Super‑sound Detectives

  • Dogs hear sounds that are too quiet for us. They can hear a doorbell from the next street.
  • Elephants use low‑rumbles that travel through the ground. They feel the vibrations with the soles of their feet.

3. Smelling – Noses That Know Everything

  • Sharks can smell a drop of blood in the ocean from many miles away.
  • Moles live underground and use their nose to find tasty insects in the dark.

4. Touch – Feeling the World

  • Cats have whiskers that tell them how wide a space is, so they never get stuck.
  • Frogs feel water with their skin, helping them know when it’s safe to jump.

Did You Know?

A bat can “see” with sound! It makes tiny chirps and listens to the echo that bounces back, letting it fly perfectly in the dark. 🎧

Conclusion

Animals use their senses in amazing ways to stay safe, find food, and have fun. Next time you’re outside, try using your own senses—look, listen, sniff, and touch—to discover the world just like a curious animal! 🌍✨

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Choose an animal and pretend to sense the world like it does—then ask a friend what they would notice first. Trading roles turns ordinary walks into mini safaris.

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