Why do these rabbits do handstands and walk on their front paws instead of hopping?

Sauteur d'Alfort, a breed of domesticated rabbits, do "handstands" and walk on their front paws instead of hopping. New research suggest the strange behavior is likely caused by a mutation in a gene linked to limb movement. Understanding the mutation could help scientists better understand movement and the workings of the spinal cord in many other animals, including humans. — Read the rest

from Boing Boing https://ift.tt/3sM2hkE
via IFTTT

Share on Google Plus

About Unknown

This is a short description in the author block about the author. You edit it by entering text in the "Biographical Info" field in the user admin panel.