Could it be a gambol gene or a temporary side effect of their developing sheep brains?
2006-07-05 15:00:09 · 5 answers · asked by Michael P 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It's not gambolling if it's a shear thing.
2006-07-05 15:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by mcgo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean "why do lambs play," then they are emphatically not the only animals that do. Many, many species of animals, in particular mammals and birds, incorporate play into their development. It is part of the learning process, and is a hallmark of being young. Typically, the more intelligent an animal is, the longer it takes to grow up and the longer it plays. In addition, many animals continue to exhibit play behavior as adults - think dogs, cats and people, for example.
Gambol as term meaning to frolic is probably most often applied to lambs, but that doesn't mean that only lambs play.
2006-07-11 22:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by jillmcm1970 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word means to skip or frolic. I've seen foals and calves do this, too.
2006-07-05 22:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,it could be a gombol gene.
2006-07-05 22:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they don't gamble. They might get fleeced!
2006-07-05 23:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋