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I was just curious to know whether most animals are right-handed (as humans are) or are they left-handed. But maybe it could be broke up into mammals, amphibians etc.
:rofl: LOL.. fell out my chair, on that one... :rofl:Moonbear said:lead away the female, a male is trying to mate with, to know which side to stand on to avoid getting stuck in the middle...
I take it you're kiddingramollari said:There's a physical evidence that the dominance of right-handedness in humans results from the rotation of the Earth. Maybe it is the same with animals as they live on the same planet as us.
The concept of handedness in animals is still heavily debated among scientists. Some argue that animals do not have a dominant hand like humans, while others believe that certain animals do exhibit a preference for one hand over the other.
Some studies have shown that primates, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, may exhibit handedness. Other animals that may show a preference for one hand include parrots, kangaroos, and whales.
Scientists use various methods to determine an animal's handedness, such as observing which hand an animal uses to complete a task or analyzing brain activity through MRI scans.
There is evidence to suggest that handedness in animals may be a combination of genetics and environmental factors. Some animals may learn to use their dominant hand through observation or training.
There have been reports of animals showing equal use of both hands, also known as ambidexterity. However, it is not as common as having a dominant hand, and more research is needed to fully understand ambidexterity in animals.