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- Sat Nov 16, 2013 1:45 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: Altricial
- Replies: 12
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Re: Altricial
The statement that no altricial animal has ever been domesticated appears inaccurate. Dogs, rabbits and cats are some domestic examples that immediately come to mind (hence the phrase, “helpless as a kitten”). The infants of these three species are born blind, nearly deaf and with sparse hair. They ...