Why do babies probingly scream and make loud noises around others, while for other species it’d probably mean death?
We are a social species and our ancestors were too. Our babies were never left alone. In many other species, it is important that the babies stay quiet because they are sometimes left unattended and must hide.
The Short Answer
We are a social species and our ancestors were too. Our babies were never left alone. In many other species, it is important that the babies stay quiet because they are sometimes left unattended and must hide. (like young deer hiding in a field). That was never the case for humans. Like chimpanzees, we would've literally carried our young around for years. So we've never, not even in our distant past, had any evolutionary pressure to produce quiet young. In fact, because our young spend such a long time completely helpless, it is more important that they *can* signal us when something is wrong / when they need something.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Young, never, species
This explanation focuses on young, never, species and spans 108 words across 8 sentences. At 50% above the average Biology explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “We are a social species and our ancestors were too.” It then elaborates by explaining the root cause, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 8 connected points.
How This Compares in Biology
Ranked #105 of 500 Biology questions by answer depth (top 22%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
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Is there a simple explanation for why babies probingly scream and make loud noises around others, while for other species it'd probably mean death?
We are a social species and our ancestors were too. Our babies were never left alone. In many other species, it is important that the babies stay quiet because they are sometimes left unattended and must hide. (like young deer hiding in a field)….
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 108 words, ranked #105 of 500 Biology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are young, never, species.
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