Tummy-tickling causes rats to break out in giggles and jump with joy - but only when they are happy, a study has shown. Scientists confirmed the ticklishness of rats in experiments that involved ...

Researchers tickled lab rats and found they emit high-pitched squeals of delight, but only if they are in a good mood RATS laugh and giggle when they are tickled – but only when they are happy, ...

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