In a message dated 1/16/2000 5:00:09 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I don't mean that the kids get "experiential learning" in respecting
feelings, I just mean that gerbils view us a predators (I'm sure) due to our
forward-facing eyes. (Prey species tend to have eyes on the sides of their
heads for better observation for predators, and predators have eyes closer
together on the face so they can stalk prey). I continually reinforce with
the boys that the gerbils think we might hurt them so we must be very
gentle. Dogs and cats, with their forward-facing "stalking" eyes see us a
less of a threat, despite our (sometimes) larger size. >>
Good point. Gerbils aren't very carnivorous : 0-),
Samantha, the pets who own her-- : 0-), <:3 )----* + 7--her Neopet
Astrolis the Wocky, & Biskit & Co.
