Do animals get goosebumps?

The bumps on our arms and legs that show up when we’re cold or scared are called  goosebumps in honor of the bumpy skin underneath a goose’s feathers. But do animals besides humans get goosebumps? We asked animal expert Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.

The bumps on our arms and legs that show up when we’re cold or scared are called  goosebumps in honor of the bumpy skin underneath a goose’s feathers. But do animals besides humans get goosebumps? We asked animal expert Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.
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Do animals get goosebumps? 

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