Humans may not be the only ones to find yawning contagious. According to research published today, a yawn is likely to set off pets as well as those around you. Psychologists found that dogs were far more likely to break into a yawn if they witnessed humans simulating the action.
The finding is the first evidence to suggest ******* other than primates may be susceptible to catching yawns from others. Atsushi Senju, who led the study at Birkbeck, University of London, said dogs' ability to catch yawns suggests they may be better at empathising with humans than previously thought.
