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Day 6: Wrinkled Skin

Look closely at the skin on these babies.

Q: Why do you think the babies' skin is so wrinkled? (Answer under photo.)



A. Baby birds grow VERY fast. They grew a bit of extra skin from the start so that when they hatch and start eating and start growing, they won't burst out!! They grow into their skin.

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