It all started with a science experiment and a group of chicks. I grabbed one chick and eyeballed it like I was a hungry hawk. When placed back in its box the chick played possum for about a minute seeking a way for self-preservation. Then back up the chick popped, demonstrating a cycle of fear and recovery.
I repeated the experiment, but this time with two chicks at the same time! This time both chicks remained immobilized for about five minutes - another demonstration of the fear and recovery cycle.