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Survival Instinct

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pets1 year ago

"6 Tips for Creating a High Perch Your Cat Will Love"

Cats are naturally drawn to high-up hangout spots due to their survival instinct as both predator and prey, allowing them to eye potential prey while avoiding becoming someone else's. To create comfortable vertical spaces for cats, observe where they naturally hang out, repurpose existing shelves or use budget-friendly materials, dress the space with cozy fabrics, ensure multiple ways up and down, and consider the dynamics of multi-cat households. Ultimately, creating a cat paradise may still result in feline preferences for other spots, but compromise and accommodation are key in cohabitating with these independent creatures.

natureanimals2 years ago

"Gatorcicles: How Alligators Survive Freezing Temperatures"

Social media videos showing apparently frozen alligators in North Carolina and Texas have gone viral, but experts explain that the reptiles are actually alive and well, displaying a survival behavior known as brumation. During brumation, alligators' metabolic rates slow down, and they become lethargic, allowing them to survive in cold temperatures. The videos, posted by gator rescue parks, aim to educate the public about this rarely witnessed behavior and the adaptability of alligators in their environment.

nature-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Surviving the Freeze: Alligators Found Submerged in Frozen Waters of North Carolina and Texas"

Photos and videos of frozen alligators in North Carolina and Texas have sparked fear and amazement online, but experts assure that the reptiles are not dead – they are simply using a survival instinct called brumation to endure the cold temperatures. Brumation is the reptilian equivalent of mammal hibernation, during which alligators become lethargic and have a slowed metabolic rate. This phenomenon allows them to survive in the cold without suffocating, and they rely on the environment to regulate their body temperature.