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In a general manner it refers to a pendulous flap of skin which has no purpose for humans. For some frogs it contains the vocal sac. In lizards it is used as a form of communication to attract a mate and in other animals it may, or may not, indicate status
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Is breed or age have anything to do with determining that a rabbit has or not have a dewlap?
In most breeds the doe has a dewlap and a buck is disqualified if it has a dewlap. Some breeds do not have a dewlap at all. A doe will have a dewlap by the time she is breeding age (which is 6 months:)
Do female moose have a dewlap?
No, several other animals have a dewlap
What is a turkey's dewlap?
a turkey's dewlap is the flap of skin under its neck. Also called a Wattle.
What type of zebra has a dewlap?
A Mountain Zebra has a dewlap. The other two major breeds of Zebras - Berchell's and Grevy's - do not.
What do lizards use their dewlap for?
Anoles
Do male bunnies have extra fur around their neck?
It's the female rabbits that have the extra fur. It's called a dewlap. It's different from the dewlap of other animals in that it's fatty, and the mother rabbit plucks fur from her dewlap to line her nest for her babies.
What is another name for a turkeys wattle?
dewlap or caruncle
Will the dewlap get smaller?
Nope. Love the animal as it is. :D
What is the thing on a mooses neck called?
A dewlap or bell
Why do lizards show their dewlap?
breeding and territorial reasons
What is the loose skin under a lizard's throat?
dewlap
Why do male rabbits have a dewlap?
Female rabbits are usually the ones who have dewlaps, but if a male has been neutered, he may develop a dewlap because of the lack of male hormones in his body.
