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
Mammals groom each other with their tongues and paws as a bonding and stress relief. It’s also important to their hygiene. Petting is basically the same motion with the hand and activates nerves in the skin and follicles that are activated by grooming.
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