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What is the purpose of a dog dewlap and how does it contribute to a dog's overall health and well-being?
The purpose of a dog's dewlap is to regulate body temperature and store excess fat. It helps insulate the dog's throat and neck area, providing protection from extreme temperatures. Additionally, the dewlap can also serve as a reserve of energy during times of food scarcity, contributing to the dog's overall health and well-being.
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What is the purpose of the dewlap on a dog?
The dewlap on a dog serves as a loose fold of skin under the neck that helps regulate body temperature and can also be used for communication and display during social interactions.
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:)
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.
Do female moose have a dewlap?
No, several other animals have a dewlap
Do you care for a bunny with dewlap like a regular bunny?
Yes, you should care for a bunny with a dewlap just like any other bunny. The only difference I can think of would be maybe if you have to clean the bunny, then don't miss that part, but overall it shouldn't be an issue.
What is a turkey's dewlap?
a turkey's dewlap is the flap of skin under its neck. Also called a Wattle.
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
Why do lizards show their dewlap?
breeding and territorial reasons
What is the loose skin under a lizard's throat?
dewlap
Will the dewlap get smaller?
Nope. Love the animal as it is. :D
