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Re:Why birds do not fall while sleeping by FireBeyond on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @11:39PM (#41866210)
Indeed, their trademark hopping is actually only really when stressed/startled.

Many of the animal sanctuaries in zoos in Australia actually have little signs telling visitors not to be disappointed if they don't see the animals actually hopping: "Laying down and sunbathing, and the slow walk with their tail is a sign of relaxation and a lack of stress on the animal."

Re:Why birds do not fall while sleeping by ndheebebe on Thursday October 17, 2024 @12:48AM (#41866494)
Oh. I did see one hopping across a local park. I didnt realize it might be stressed. I assumed like a dog they like to run.