Congrats on the litter!
This may seem like an odd question, but did the dam actually pierce the skin of the baby or was it more of a gentle grip to move the baby/keep it near? I only ask because the behavior would resemble what we see in crocodilians moving babies. Odd.
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Chris Carille
Marist College and Mount Saint Mary College, NY
Department of Biology
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