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After birth, a calf remains with its mother at a minimum for the duration of nursing, which varies from a few months to a few years, depending on the species. Since calves only drink breast milk early in their lives, following the rest of the group helps ensure their survival. Additionally, after a few months, several species undertake a migration. It is therefore essential for a calf to learn to swim and communicate with its mother.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After birth, a calf remains with its mother at a minimum for the duration of nursing, which varies from a few months to a few years, depending on the species. Since calves only drink breast milk early in their lives, following the rest of the group helps ensure their survival. 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