Hoarding facts for kids
Hoarding is when people or animals collect and store a lot of items. This can be food, toys, or other things. They keep these items, often in secret places, for later use. It's a natural behavior for many animals, but it can also happen with people.
Why Do Animals Hoard?
Many animals, like birds and rodents, collect and hide things. This is often called caching. Most of the time, animals cache food. They do this to make sure they have enough to eat when food is scarce. Think of a squirrel burying nuts for winter!
Birds and Their Treasures
Some birds are known for collecting more than just food. Pet birds might gather small items. Magpies, for example, are famous for collecting shiny objects like coins or jewelry. However, studies show that magpies are not more attracted to shiny things than other items. They just like to collect!
Images for kids
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An anti-hoarding, pro-rationing poster from the United States in World War II
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Apartment of a person with compulsive hoarding
See also
In Spanish: Acaparamiento para niños
