The Silliest Dancers and Walkers
Do animals really dance, and what are they saying?
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The story
A sifaka lemur crosses open ground in sideways hops like a skipping dancer. A blue-footed booby lifts each bright blue foot to show it off, a peacock spider waves patterned flaps like tiny flags, and a fainting goat freezes stiff when startled.
What you'll learn
- Many animal dances are messages: look at me, or stay away.
- A booby's brighter feet signal a healthier bird.
- Fainting goats have muscles that briefly lock up from surprise.
- Kid takeaway: movement is one of nature's languages.
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