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865: Real World Reunion, Wet Dog Shake, & Monkeys on the Run

The Brain Candy Podcast

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Shaking Off Water: The Science Behind Animal Responses

This chapter explores the emotional experiences tied to witnessing significant events and how these memories are intertwined with animal behavior, specifically focusing on the unique shaking response of dogs and mice to wetness. It delves into the scientific mechanisms of low threshold mechanoreceptors and poses questions about the evolutionary significance of these behaviors, highlighting the differences between species such as dogs, mice, and cats.

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