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Why are we ticklish?

Asked by Protagoras (135points) January 15th, 2008
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As humans, why did this trait evolve? Are other animals ticklish? Does ticklishness serve any useful purpose to us as a species?

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I know that chimps are definitely ticklish (having been a zookeeper after college), but as to why? No idea. But I want to find out.

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Zaku's avatar

For calling attention to scorpions crawling on unseen parts of our bodies.

And yes, animals are ticklish. Try tickling the toe-pads of a dog or cat, but be ready to yank your hand back before it gets chomped or scratched!

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omfgTALIjustIMDu's avatar

My dog is ticklish. And I think I might be the most ticklish creature in the world.

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Maldadpermanente's avatar

We usually feel extremely small.

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