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Nidifugous
An animal that leaves its nest shortly after birth is said to be nidifugous. Examples are guinea pigs and chickens.
Nidifugous is synonymous with Precocial.
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An animal that leaves its nest shortly after birth is said to be nidifugous. Examples are guinea pigs and chickens.
Nidifugous is synonymous with Precocial.