I read recently on Dee Haven's rescues about Senegal Brightsides about her affinity of ice cubes. Other than it generally being quirkily cute, it was fascinating to me because my Senegal Beaker has the same fondness for these frozen treats. She regularly bobbs for cubes in any water glass that might be sitting about the house, and then holds one in her wee talon and munches on the thing for five, maybe 10 minutes. I've always wondered about it. Is a trait and if it is, what's the attraction or origin of this behavior?
My cursory google research has yielded nothing worthy yet, other than a startling number of people experiencing this same behavior. So maybe it's not that unusual after all.
If anyone knows the whys or wherefores of these little cubists' mania, do tell.
For now, take a minute and ponder:
"The Cubist" -- A Photographic Study of Senegal Beaker Having Her Way with an Icy Delight.
Preparing to bob for an ice.
Got one.
Ha, ha, all mine.
I think I'll savor this one lick at a time.
Oh, to hell with that. This is no time to be dainty.
Birdie Byte
Did you know that Senegals have been known to live to 50 in captivity? Their life span in the wild is 25 to 30, and they are native to West Africa, specifically, if you can believe it, Senegal (wow), Gambia, Guinea-Bisseau and Guinea. Their habitat is open woodland and savannah. For my part, they are darling, persnickity, somewhat unpredictable, playful and smart. They love to forage for food in their cages - very quick to figure it all out.
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