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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.) Photo: Dorothy Edgington 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. This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2009 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.