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Wild ancestors
Why does my pet...?: wild ancestors.
- Why does my rabbit freeze or thump?Rabbits are prey animals. Freezing makes them harder to spot, and a thump of the back feet can be a warning. A rabbit that freezes or thumps may feel...
- Why does my hamster stuff his cheeks?Hamsters are hoarders. Stretchy cheek pouches, reaching back toward the shoulders, let them carry food to a safe store. The German word hamstern even...
- Why does my bearded dragon bask all morning?Lizards are ectotherms: they warm up from their surroundings, not from their own body heat. Basking is how a bearded dragon powers up. Wild bearded...