An infant rabbit was orphaned. Fortunately, though, a family of squirrels took it in and raised it as one of their own. This adoption led to some peculiar behaviours on the part of the rabbit. It had a tendency to scurry up trees like its step-siblings instead of hopping along the ground. And it ate acorns and nuts instead of carrots. By the time it was half grown, the rabbit realised that it was different, so it went to its step-parents to discuss the problem.
He said he was unsure of his place in the universe and was generally forlorn.
His step-parents advised, “Don’t scurry. Be hoppy.”