The word calves is the plural of calf, a young cow is called a calf because that is the most suitable word for the offspring, just as humans are called people.
A young moose is called a calf The baby moose are called calves. (Female moose are called cows.)
there are many animals that their young are called calves. there are camel calves, cow calves, and i think orca whale babies are called calves. not sure about the last one. =)
Singular: A calf, Plural: Calves
Female elephants are called cows while male elephants are called bulls and young elephants are called calves. Like cows, elephants live in groups called "herds".
Young females are called heifers, when they are older they are cows. Before they are heifers, they and the males also are calves. If the male can't reproduce it is a steer. If the male can it is classified as a bull.
A young moose is called a calf == == The baby moose are called calves. (Female moose are called cows.)
The females are cows, the males are bulls and the young are calves. Just like cattle.
A young moose is called a calf The baby moose are called calves. (Female moose are called cows.)
there are many animals that their young are called calves. there are camel calves, cow calves, and i think orca whale babies are called calves. not sure about the last one. =)
Young cows are typically referred to as heifers. However, if they are still nursing from their mommas, they are also called calves; more specifically heifer calves.
Calves .
Calves represent the name that is given to baby Narwhals. One baby narwhal will be called a calf. They therefore will share the terminology with the young calves of cows, dolphins, elephants and whales.
Whales are named like cows: males are bulls, females are cows, young are calves.
Female elephants are frequenlty called "cow" elephants.
Singular: A calf, Plural: Calves
Male elephants are called bulls, females are cows.
Yes, all cows have babies called calves.