At 01:47 AM 3/14/00 -0600, Whitney Price wrote:
>"I have never heard her squeak
>while in labor nor do I recall the male thumping when she is in labor."
>
>It doesn't make sense for them to make noise--that would invite predators.
>Humans are the only species I know of who make enough noise during labor to
>get the attention of predators (like direct mail marketers, telemarketers,
>insurance agents, etc....)
>
>Actually I remember a cat screeching as labor began, so I guess the
>*predators* don't mind making a little noise, just not the prey species.
Have I posted this to the list? I remember telling someone my theory, but
cant' remember if I typed it. When strangers or threats come toward a mama
predator and her babies, she stays nearby and guards them, but when threats
come toward a prey species, the mama will run away, to try to draw the
danger away from the babies. I think the different strategies are interesting.
Rebecca...
