Why is this the answer?

The answer is owl because this riddle is a clever trick that plays with the sound a very wise bird makes! When you hear an owl hooting in the night, it often sounds exactly like it is calling out the question, "Who? Who?" If you listen closely when you are outside after the sun goes down, you can almost hear those words being spoken softly from the trees. This makes the owl seem like it is asking for information or trying to start a conversation with someone hidden in the dark forest. It is a wonderful example of how riddles use creative language to make us see ordinary sounds in a new and funny way. But here is the really tricky part of the riddle: even though it sounds like the owl is asking a question, it never gives a proper answer back! An owl is a fantastic nocturnal bird, which means it is awake and active mostly when we are sleeping. It only makes its special hooting sound for a few very important reasons, like talking to other owls, letting them know where it is, or guarding its home in the woods. Because the owl is a wild bird, it cannot truly talk or answer the kinds of questions you would ask a friend. So, when the riddle asks, "What asks but never answers?" the word "asks" is a playful way of describing the "Who? Who?" sound that is a core part of the bird's natural call. Owls are truly amazing creatures with large, beautiful eyes that help them see in very low light, and their feathers are so soft they allow them to fly silently through the air. They have been thought of as symbols of deep wisdom in many stories for a long time. Every time you hear an owl hooting from a faraway branch, you can remember this fun riddle and know that you are listening to the sound of a question that, for all its mystery, will never get a spoken reply. This puzzle beautifully captures the mysterious and quiet nature of this wonderful creature of the night.