this post was submitted on 25 Dec 2023
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I like how playful behavior seems te be present in a lot of animals. Evolutionary it doesn't necessarily seem advantageous, and yet a lot of animals just do stuff because it's fun. Maybe the advantage is training or something.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago

This (training/learning/exploring) and socialising are the main benefits imho.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

It does have advantages, like building coordination, building strength and endurance, and bonding with pack members.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

Awwww my Boston might do something like this she is a little ball of furry and licks

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I can't stop watching this 🤣