11 Skittish Animals That Get Scared Easily
Animals that get scared easily include rabbits, deer, sheep and cats. Learn why these 11 skittish animals startle so easily and how to help.

Animals that get scared easily include rabbits, deer, sheep and cats. Learn why these 11 skittish animals startle so easily and how to help.

Do wolves get kicked out of the pack? Sometimes, but most young wolves leave on their own at 1 to 2 years old to find a mate and start a new pack.

Squirrels run in front of cars because they react to them like predators, freezing and then zigzagging. If you hit one, call a wildlife rehabilitator.

Does playing dead work on bears? Only in a defensive grizzly or brown bear attack. Never play dead with a black bear or a bear that stalks you.

A bear can run about 30 to 35 mph in short bursts, so grizzlies and black bears outrun any human. See how bear species compare and what to do.

Why are cheetahs scared of hyenas? Cheetahs are built for speed, not fighting, and an injury can be fatal, so they give up kills to stronger hyenas.

Squirrels and magpies fight mostly over food and nest sites. Magpies steal food and raid nests, and squirrels chase them. Serious injuries are rare.

Can rats eat spicy food? It's best not to. A small taste won't poison a rat, but chili irritates its mouth and gut, and spice won't kill wild rats.

Which animals are most emotional? Dogs, cats, elephants, dolphins, apes, birds, cows and horses show strong signs of feelings and social bonds.

Rats eat soap because many bars contain animal fat or plant oils they treat as food. Soap does not repel rats; sealing gaps and removing food does.