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Can a shark and a dolphin have babies?

From Mystery Doug

Can a shark and a dolphin have babies?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can a shark and a dolphin have babies?" -- and follows the clues. No -- sharks and dolphins are completely different kinds of animals, so they can't have babies together. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Can a shark and a dolphin have babies?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about shark, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: shark, dolphin, species.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Can a shark and a dolphin have babies?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.