Do you know that crocodiles – those vicious, sharp-toothed reptiles that can devour whole animals – love to slide down slippery slopes (it’s their version of the playground slide!) And if you ever see an elephant wiggling and waggling its head and doing a heavy-footed step dance, know that its playtime for him!
Yes, animals love to play and frolic with each other. It doesn’t matter whether they’re wild or domestic, playfulness is part of their DNA, just as it is for us humans. This infographic gives a fascinating insight into the play behavior of different animals and birds.
Wild and Whimsical: Play in the Animal Kingdom
Infographic by – AAA State of Play