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What is the purpose of a dewlap on a rabbit?
The dewlap is found mainly on female rabbits, although, in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to provide another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
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:)
Why does a cow have loose skin around its neck?
The dewlap could be an advantage for a cow in defense of predators that may try to go for her throat. It's an advantage in that instead of the predator getting the jugular vein, they get a mouthful of skin.
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 is the purpose of the cow?
So you can teach your kid " the cow says moo" ????? and they provide milk and meat.
What is the purpose of the cow on FarmVille on Facebook?
Because you can milk it.
How is a cow bullet used for a cow?
There's no such thing as a "cow bullet." A bullet is a bullet, and it's purpose is for only one thing: to kill.
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.
Do pregnant rabbits develop lumps under the chin?
The lump you are referring to is probably her dewlap. A dewlap is loose skin that often develops on the neck of the female rabbit. They are found mainly on female rabbits in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to give another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
