Sonic Headcanon Dump:
Mobian children don't hit puberty until the ages of 8-13 (much like humans). Until they reach these ages, they act more animalistic, then slowly grow out of these habits and fully develop their speech. Some don't lose those habits during adulthood, though.
[[Examples of this would be things like Cat Mobians hissing when angered, Dog ones barking when highly emotional, or Bunnies thumping their feet when nervous. Again: This could apply to either childhood or adulthood.]]
-Curly//C.J