Learn how sheep use their excellent hearing skills to recognize their shepherd, explained in an easy and fun way for 7-year-old children.
Sheep are animals that are very good at hearing sounds around them. Their ears help them listen carefully, even to soft noises. One important thing sheep can do with their great hearing is recognize the voice of their shepherd.
The shepherd is the person who takes care of the sheep. The shepherd might call the sheep by talking or whistling. Because sheep have very sharp ears, they can tell when it is their own shepherd's voice and come to them. This helps the shepherd keep the sheep safe and organized.
So, sheep don’t just see their shepherd, they also use their good hearing to know who their shepherd is by listening to their voice. This is similar to how you can recognize your parents or friends by their voices, even if you don’t see them.