Why do we yawn, and why is yawning contagious? 292 viewsJuly 9, 2024BiologyOther Question100.55K July 9, 2024 0 Comments I’ve noticed that yawning happens when I’m tired or bored, but why do we actually yawn? And why do I feel the need to yawn when I see someone else yawning? In: Biology 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 9, 2024 0 Comments I thought yawning was the primate way of announcing to the group that they’re safe and can go to sleep. That’s why it’s contagious. I would swear I saw that in some nature documentary, but I may have made it up. 🤷♂️ You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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