It seems like many mammals even those that would be considered exotic or dangerous seem to enjoy being petted by humans under the right circumstances. Why did so many mammals evolve to enjoy this?
In: Biology
Nerve endings. It just feels good to brush up against stuff and have stuff brush up against you. I’d imagine, from an evolutionary perspective, it’s useful to clear off potential dirt, mold spores, bugs, eggs, mites, ticks, etc.
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