Lots of animals feel itchy sometimes! Bears rub their backs on rough tree trunks, dogs love a good belly scratch and birds itch themselves with their feet. But what about flies? Do they get itchy, too? We asked Johns Hopkins graduate student Abel Corver to help us find the answer.
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Mar 2020
'Are Llamas Ticklish?' And Other Silly Questions
<p>We're answering 9 questions that put a smile on our faces, and we hope they make you chuckle, too. Plus, you might actually learn something from some of the answers!</p>
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20: "I need something for these mosquito bites!"
A trip abroad can often lead to some unexpected physical condition - an upset stomach, itching from insect bites, blistered feet, or whatever. That, in turn, can lead us to the local pharmacy. But, what do we say when we get there? Let's find out.
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What are animals saying to each other?
Tai’s brother Kien thinks he can talk to ducks. We’ve taught our animals to sit and stay, but that’s not the same as us learning their language, you know? Do animals have language? And if they do, could we learn it? Can we ever really know what animals are saying to each other? F ... Show More
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<p>Most people <em>assume</em> that itchiness means there’s too much histamine in their bodies.</p> <p><strong>This assumption is often very wrong</strong> leading people to take anti-histamine medications that they will admit don’t help much.</p> <p>If this hits home, you’ll be ... Show More
