Animals can be extremely surprising in how they bond with others. Every once in a while, you see a group of animals that seem like they wouldn’t get along, but do. For example, we’re almost positive you’ve never seen a cat, a duckling, and a bunny playing together. This Instagram post by @discover.animal shows this trio playing together in a yard, chasing each other playfully. Read here to learn why and how this unlikely group became friends.
In the video above, a small bunny, a duckling, and a cat are all playing together in a yard. The adorable video was a heartwarming sight for viewers, but also surprising to some. It’s not every day that you see a trio like this playing together, especially peacefully. Cats can be pretty aggressive hunters, and their prey can include rabbits and ducks. However, given a few overlapping circumstances, it is not impossible. While it’s almost impossible to see this trio playing together in the wild, it becomes more likely when they are under human care. The caption of the post gives a few reasons, all of which are supported by evidence. The first claim is that, at a young age, curiosity comes before hunting instincts. Young animals spend their early lives exploring and learning about their surroundings, so they are more likely to play than to hunt.
The post also claims that play helps animals develop social behaviors by teaching them about movement, reactions, and boundaries. This is also well supported, as play is an important way for animals to learn about their environment and interact with others. The final claim discusses cross-species friendship. Animals of different species may get along in environments with little competition for food and space, especially when humans are managing their surroundings. This helps them feel safe. In these cases, animals that you would never expect to get along do. Although this trio of animals is rarely seen together, being raised from a young age under human supervision makes such friendships possible. Growing up together allows the animals to imprint on each other socially, so they see one another as part of the same group. This is what allows for adorable videos like the one above.
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