A Great Science for Life in the Little Detective: (Children's Phonetic Edition) (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Ji Jianghong / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Lamenting Giraffe This day, Fu Ermos and Ke Xiaonan were assigned to investigate a case in the suburbs. In the middle of the night, as they drove past the zoo, a person suddenly dashed out from inside the gate. Ke Xiaonan stepped on the brakes, and the car screeched to a halt in front of him. Ke Xiaonan broke into a cold sweat, pushed the door open, and was about to shout at him, but suddenly noticed his face was filled with panic. He asked, "What's the matter? We're the police." The person told them he had been taking a walk on the street and, upon reaching the zoo's fence, had heard strange animal cries. Since there were no guards at the entrance, he had curiously walked inside. After taking only a few steps, he saw the giraffe in the enclosure emitting a mournful scream, while a guard dressed person lay on the ground with blood streaming from his forehead. Terrified, he had run out and nearly collided with their car. Fu Ermos and Ke Xiaonan exchanged glances, shrugged, and said to the person, "Your lie is too foolish. You are now the prime suspect. Please come with us to the police station." Later, the police investigation confirmed that the person who had run out was indeed the murderer who had killed the guard. So, where was his blunder?
Case Notes This murderer was not only unlucky—nearly hitting the police car—but also very ignorant. Unlike most animals, giraffes rarely make any sound, which is why some call them the "mutes" of the animal kingdom. The person claiming to have heard the giraffe's desperate cry had actually exposed himself.
The Big Science in the Little Detective Actually, giraffes can make sounds, but their vocal cords are structurally unique, and their long necks place the vocal cords far from their chests and abdomen, making it difficult to produce sound. Additionally, giraffes are tall and have a wide field of vision, allowing them to spot danger early and see no need to call for help. Therefore, they almost never make noise.