There may be a good reason for why we love to watch little piglets and fluffy ducks online.
Seeing adorable animals actually helps to reduce stress levels in humans, researchers at England’s University of Leeds have found.
And we don’t need to see adorable critters in real life for them to have an impact on our sense of wellbeing.
Partnering with Tourism Western Australia, the University of Leeds explored the physiological and psychological impact of ‘cute’ animals on students and staff at the college.
According to a statement, 19 participants were asked to watch a 30-minute slide show that included images and short video clips of a range of animals, including Australia’s iconic marsupial the quokka.
15 of the 19 participants were due to take an exam 90 minutes after watching the slide show. The remaining four participants were academic support staff who had declared they were feeling stressed at work.
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