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Trying... Not To... -YAWN-

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Subject: Our Ferret "Waffle".
Camera: Nikon D70.
Location: Home.
Date Taken: 3/26/11.
Comment: Around 60% of humans will use the part of the brain responsible for empathetic feelings in order to produce the phenomenon of "Contagious Yawns". This behaviour has been documented in primates of higher intelligence, and also in dogs. Being social beings is an advanced trait, and being empathetic to others is not just helpful, it's a sign of higher thinking.

Scientists are even speculating as to whether people who yawn empathetically have an overall stronger bond to other beings, and therefore tend to be "nicer" in their everyday interactions.

So yeah... This is my ferret yawning. Enjoy.
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