Sure they can, at least Fate can. Walking in the woods this morning, she did her morning skate on the ice, got thirsty and chewed a hold in the ice so she could take a drink. I have no doubt Fate could exist happily in the wild. We did hear the ice beginning to crack – it is warm – but she sensed it too and stayed away from the center. Fate is a strong woman, she can take care of herself.