Some animals, like fish and small mammals, exhibit trap-happy behavior, repeatedly getting caught in research traps intended to estimate population sizes. Initially thought to be a personality trait (e.g., boldness or curiosity), trap happiness varies across species and contexts, challenging the idea of it being a consistent personality trait.
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