stotting

n. a stiff-legged jumping display, shown by many species of ungulates, in which all four legs are off the ground at the same time. Stotting appears to communicate to predators that the individual has detected them and has enough vigor to make capture difficult. Studies show that predators are more likely to give up a hunt when an animal stots.

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November 15th 2024

adult home

an assisted-living residence that provides shared rooms, common meals, personal care services, activities, and protective oversight to adults who are unable to live independently. Intensive medical or nursing services are generally not available.