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I like how playful behavior seems te be present in a lot of animals. Evolutionary it doesn't necessarily seem advantageous, and yet a lot of animals just do stuff because it's fun. Maybe the advantage is training or something.
It does have advantages, like building coordination, building strength and endurance, and bonding with pack members.