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[–]Eshestun 114 points115 points ago

Yawning is even contagious cross-species!

[–]lovelemurs 68 points69 points ago

Yep, dogs can catch yawns from humans too. But only from their owners (or people they're close to I guess).

Another fun fact, people with autism or psychopathy do not "catch" yawns.

[–]trilWillem 38 points39 points ago

I must try this when I get home tonight...the dog one.

[–]StuporCollider 79 points80 points ago

What if your master isn't sleepy?

[–]Ikimasen 0 points1 point ago

I was hoping for a photoshop...

[–]trilWillem 10 points11 points ago

Well played.

[–]ICallTheBig1Bitey 13 points14 points ago

I've must try this with my wife tonight...the psychopath one.

[–]Boatsnbuds 2 points3 points ago

I think I'll try the psychopath one...

[–]elitemrp 8 points9 points ago

Am I autistic or a psychopath???

[–]sp00kz 15 points16 points ago

Both!

[–]elitemrp 21 points22 points ago

That's what we thought.

[–]decoyq 3 points4 points ago

we, as in the both of you, or we, as in the rest of us?

[–]elitemrp 7 points8 points ago

Exactly!

[–]halcyonjm 3 points4 points ago

[–]ybrik222 1 point2 points ago

Wasn't that second "fact" proven wrong?

[–]BigBassBone 0 points1 point ago

Um, not true.

[–]Kateybits 1 point2 points ago

I believe this has to do with mirror neurons or empathy. Apparently a lack of mirror neurons has something to do with the interpersonal behaviors of autism as well as narcissists.

[–]YesbutDrWho 0 points1 point ago

Is it bad that I almost never "catch" yawns? and I've resorted to pretending cause it weirds me out that it's not automatic anymore?

[–]Second_Foundationeer 0 points1 point ago

Whereas my cat just goes up to me, yawns to make smell his breath.. then walks away.

But I mean, I guess that's probably because I used to do that to him a lot too when he a kitten.

[–]Kairuku 9 points10 points ago

I know that feel. Even if somebody types yawn, I yawn. :(

[–]Dvdrummer360 5 points6 points ago

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN

[–]SystemOutPrintln 5 points6 points ago

DAMMIT

[–]davelog 2 points3 points ago

It's a good thing farts aren't as contagious as yawns.

[–]redisforever 0 points1 point ago

Yup, I yawned as well.

[–]ksa2 1 point2 points ago

The word yawn. Yawn. Yawwwwwwnn.

[–]RedditHasBeenCoopted 1 point2 points ago

Can yawning be contagious through text?

Because I just yawned while reading your comment, and I'm freaking out, man.

[–]Agent_AntiCake554 64 points65 points ago

I want it to bite my fingers!

[–]killyourego 39 points40 points ago

U CAN HAZ RABIEZ?

[–]notarapist72 23 points24 points ago

RAWRRR

[–]gifafi 13 points14 points ago

and den iz was like RAAAWWWRRR!

[–]UnnecessaryPhilology 32 points33 points ago

Rawr, alternative spelling and pronunciation of roar, a noun first used in the 14th cent. From the Old English rarian. The verb appears to have a number of cognates in other languages, but there is no consensus as to whether the similar words are true cognates or coincidences due to their imitative origins. Note Middle Dutch reeren, German röhren; Sanskrit ragati "he/she/it barks;" Lithuanian reju "to scold;" Old Church Slavonic revo "I roar;" Latin raucus "hoarse."

[–]notarapist72 7 points8 points ago

OK Sheldon Cooper

[–]gifafi 12 points13 points ago

you're probably one of those people that everybody tries to avoid in the hallways...

[–]back_at_ya 17 points18 points ago

I actually find the etymology of words fascinating...

[–]skiddlydoo 11 points12 points ago

They're avoiding you too.

[–]witchyz 0 points1 point ago

you're my fav novelty account!

[–]hddrummer 0 points1 point ago

I like you.

[–]BluesSecret 1 point2 points ago

Nomity nom nom?

[–]waymirejm 241 points242 points ago

[–]bonesaw_is_ready 80 points81 points ago

Aww the little eye-close at the end is what does it

[–]stickaforkinmeimdone 30 points31 points ago

:p

[–]aablasco 44 points45 points ago

[–]iCream 2 points3 points ago

what the hell is this beast? i want one : ) : )

[–]waymirejm 31 points32 points ago

It's a baby sloth :] and if you want to jump on the sloth loving band wagon, Kristen Bell will show you the way

[–]Watson36K 5 points6 points ago

Ellen rocks

[–]just_wrong 22 points23 points ago

Kind of looks like a fruit bat, though, doesn't it?

Those are cute as all hell, even when they grow up.

They're like puppies with wings.

[–]bluebonnetcafe 31 points32 points ago

Love for the bats! We have a huge Mexican Freetail population in Austin.

[–]bdog2g2 25 points26 points ago

Sounds like an immigration problem.

[–]BoJangles00 8 points9 points ago

Nah we just get a fuck ton of bats.

[–]Captainpatch 5 points6 points ago

Sounds like Texas needs Sherriff Joe Arpaio.

Seriously, take him. Please.

[–]foxh8er 2 points3 points ago

OH NO YOU DON'T.

[–]Captainpatch 1 point2 points ago

Damnit, why won't you just let me give him to Texas?

[–]success_whale 2 points3 points ago

I got to see about 400,000 Freetails at Carlsbad Caverns. That number seemed high to me but the park ranger told us it was low. A high number is about 1 million.

[–]MuffinBoss 2 points3 points ago

Did you mean 40,000 or 400,000?

[–]neverendingninja 3 points4 points ago

Considering he said one million is a high number, I'm assuming he meant to say four hundred thousand.

[–]greenyellowbird 1 point2 points ago

I remember watching something about people gathering on a bridge to catch these guys at dusk leaving their 'batcave'.

Or am I totally off base?

[–]Sphenodonta 1 point2 points ago

Well the bats live under the bridge, so many go beside the bridge, but I guess that some would go on top as well...

[–]IamLURR 2 points3 points ago

You're on base! During March and October, people gather at South Congress Bridge at dusk to watch the bats fly out. It's pretty amazing!

[–]TennantsUnderstudy 30 points31 points ago

Zubat used Charm! It's super effective!!!

[–]price1800 17 points18 points ago

Zubat used Rest! Zubat regained health!

[–]Tpyo84 11 points12 points ago

Zubat used Yawn! [Your pokemon] is drowsy!

[–]SmokinSickStylish -1 points0 points ago

shitman

[–]Bixnoodles 8 points9 points ago

It's Batman in the hands of Bane, screaming: ''HEEEELP''. You can almost her him say it.

[–]PlappyODaniels 5 points6 points ago

"When you reach the front page, then you will have my permission to yawn."

[–]Patty__Mayonnaise 2 points3 points ago

dem little ears and feets :)

[–]hhavock13 2 points3 points ago

Did anyone else think it looked like it was bobbin its head to a song?

[–]Akujikified 9 points10 points ago

It's practicing to fit it's jaws on your neck. Just saying.

[–]Descriptivista 19 points20 points ago

To fit its jaws. "It's" means "it is" or "it has".

[–]RedYote 2 points3 points ago

Dear gods. I very nearly 'awwwwww'ed in class. I sit in the second row

[–]Sanitary_Lumpkin 21 points22 points ago

Pay attention in class!

[–]sdempsey313 3 points4 points ago

He's actually screaming: "WHAT THE FUCK! DON'T EAT ME GIANTS!!"

[–]batquux 5 points6 points ago

In ultrasound, of course.

[–]TheBlazingPhoenix 3 points4 points ago

repost!

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
Baby Bat Yawning {fixed} 1com 1pt 2hrs GifSound
Baby Bat Yawning 176coms 2087pts 4hrs aww
baby bat yawning 1com 8pts 1dy aww
Baby bat doesn't want to wake up 3coms 67pts 1mo gifs

source: karmadecay

[–]apierion 0 points1 point ago

...and now you have rabies.

[–]daniontton 0 points1 point ago

Personally I don't like Bats but this has to be my exception :)

[–]DanTHEStan 0 points1 point ago

This made me yawn.

[–]LadyGrizabella 1 point2 points ago

Am I the only one who saw this and heard "Feed me, Seymour! Feed me all night long! Feed me, Seymour so I can grow up biiiig and strong." ?

[–]ragxdoll 0 points1 point ago

this is so adorable!!

[–]SuperKlydeFrog 0 points1 point ago

Baby Vamps are cute

[–]cedwreck 1 point2 points ago

Secretly releasing a sonic wave

[–]reltne 0 points1 point ago

making the 'baby bat yawn' is just a naughty euphemism

[–]bawchicawawa -1 points0 points ago

And to think, that cute little thingy will grow up to be a vampire.

[–]xlittlerockr 0 points1 point ago

This made me physically yawn.

[–]Wrecked_L_Rockets 0 points1 point ago

I don't know who was yawning harder, me or the bat.

[–]bitter_twin_farmer 1 point2 points ago

Why did I stay up till noon last morning? Never again.

[–]Wavey1287 0 points1 point ago

I yawned

[–]Chromozorz 0 points1 point ago

Death-metal scream is what that was! Rock on my brutha

[–]NebelLicht 0 points1 point ago

I see a roar, not a yawn! :O

[–]jmrbabe32 1 point2 points ago

I actually said "Awwwww!" I feel so impressionable.

[–]Thund3rbolt 1 point2 points ago

The D'awwwwwwwrk Knight

[–]Neandarthal 0 points1 point ago

He looks more like a boxer in the ring.

[–]mrdoink20 0 points1 point ago

Just using supersonic.

[–]lawlzno0b 0 points1 point ago

upvote cause it made me yawn

[–]Chrisixx 0 points1 point ago

I had to yawn after seeing this, it really is contagious.

[–]seoulicious 1 point2 points ago

I read this as "Baby cat yawning"... Imagine my confusion when I thought its front paws had been amputated

[–]Evilcanary 0 points1 point ago

Looks like he's giving a double handjob moneyshot...

[–]Fabasta 0 points1 point ago

he's saying "where is he?" -Bale's Batvoice

[–]bootsiekitty 0 points1 point ago

I wish I was savvy enough to photo-shop a laser beam coming out of his mouth.

[–]NarcoticHobo 0 points1 point ago

[–]scrollnthrow 0 points1 point ago

Then in a month... that is going to be the most terrifying hell-beast screeching at you in your attic. Keep nurturing it or hit it with a broom. Your choice.

[–]Slambino 0 points1 point ago

Cloverfield: The Prequel

[–]maiorano84 0 points1 point ago

Reading all these comments about yawning, and catching yawns, and pictures of yawns, and the word 'yawn'........ I'm up to 8 yawns now, and I've only been in this thread for 5 minutes.

[–]monopixel 0 points1 point ago

It's howling.

[–]Hish1 -1 points0 points ago

i yawned at the same time he yawned :)

[–]egrojsaleur 0 points1 point ago

what? still no IMA FIRING MAH LAZER shop, I'm dissapointed reddit

[–]xAbaddon 1 point2 points ago

Brushie brushie brushie.

[–]FudgeRoDuck -1 points0 points ago

I can't believe I thought it was "Baby Cat Yawning".

[–]hempelom -1 points0 points ago

Wouldn't this be it using Echolocation?

[–]TeCuervo 0 points1 point ago

Not a yawn but the dreaded screeching bumble roar. Just be thankful this is a gif. I feel sorry for the woman holding the Canoobian-Marsala bat.

[–]Pokemon_kid2012 -1 points0 points ago

Im batman

[–]howdoishotReddit -1 points0 points ago

It's not yawning, it's fucking screaming because some dumb human is squeezing the shit out of it

[–]amado7786 -1 points0 points ago

shouldn't he be hanging upside down in bed by now??

[–]Link2999 0 points1 point ago

Are bats the new kittens?

[–]UsesName 0 points1 point ago

This is not a yawn but a bloodcurdling war cry...that we can't hear

[–]Cyberslasher -1 points0 points ago

IT'S BEEN 3 DAYS. FEED ME ASSHOLE.

[–]ahhitsme 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, cute picture and all but.... WHY ARE YOUR WAFFLES SO SLOPPY?

[–]RealRabiesFacts -1 points0 points ago

Never touch bats!

[–]Mrs_Mojo_Rising 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, i'm pretty sure it isn't yawning, but rather singing along to the chorus of Shakira's She Wolf.

[–]APOPTO5I5 0 points1 point ago

How many times is this going to make it to the front page...

[–]APOPTO5I5 -1 points0 points ago

How many times is this going to make it to the front page...

[–]CallMeCaleb 0 points1 point ago

"No! Stop saying I'm cute!! I AM THE NIGHT!!!"

[–]FuriousMouse 0 points1 point ago

This is interspecies contagious.

[–]Sunnyside711 -1 points0 points ago

maybe it has rabies..

[–]SpudleyGeology 0 points1 point ago

I love his Night at the Roxbury dance he's got going on there

[–]Dead_Moss -1 points0 points ago

Or, it's screaming in horror. We will never know

[–]Gioware 2 points3 points ago

[–]DL34 0 points1 point ago

Why do so many species yawn?

[–]ProfessorShortShorts 0 points1 point ago

I hear bat wings are scrumptiouliscious.

[–]jbean88 0 points1 point ago

That is one cute bat. Hopefully they made sure it didn't have rabies, though.

[–]spritums -1 points0 points ago

more like trying to eat your soul. dangerous killing machines, be careful

[–]lillylover9 1 point2 points ago

cutest fucking thing i've ever seen.

[–]thebbman 0 points1 point ago

Can someone make this into a firin mah lazer gif?

[–]Whanksta 0 points1 point ago

rabies

[–]ru4ku92 0 points1 point ago

repost

[–]RubeusShagrid 0 points1 point ago

STILL NOPE.

[–]heyitsstevefrench 0 points1 point ago

Anytime I see an animal yawning I just picture a laser beam shooting out of its mouth.

[–]gildedbat 1 point2 points ago

I love bats and I hope this gif makes everyone else love them, too!

[–]southpaw19711 1 point2 points ago

Better title: Baby Bat Roaring

[–]JCN3 0 points1 point ago

What the fuck is it about babies and yawning that is so damn cute

[–]WeirdThing3000 0 points1 point ago

Actually it's screaming, help me I've been captured by a human. In supersonic voice.

[–]lily_smith 0 points1 point ago

Am I the only one who clicked it and then thought, 'that doesn't look like a cat to me!!'. I guess I read what I wanted too. :D

[–]Waterrat 0 points1 point ago

As a former wildlife rehabber,I approve of that yawn.

[–]tbestor 0 points1 point ago

baby bat attacking you with sonar!

[–]Zaiton 0 points1 point ago

y'awwning by the looks of it.

[–]PittsburghStruK 0 points1 point ago

Everytime I think of bats I think of Ace Ventura

[–]whyjulyin 0 points1 point ago

I imagined more of a darth vader noooooooo than a yawn

[–]origamirobot 0 points1 point ago

Baby bats, too cute!

[–]adamandatium 0 points1 point ago

Someone please edit in a giant laser shooting from his mouth.

[–]Ey_Yo_Gurl 0 points1 point ago

This needs a laser shooped onto it... Now.

[–]BossMonsterGames 1 point2 points ago

BABY BAT USED SUPERSONIC!

[–]SyrupLicker 0 points1 point ago

Brushie Brushie?

[–]nmenme 0 points1 point ago

Little did they know that the baby-bat actually tried to eat everybody.

[–]frankiex 0 points1 point ago

I wanna stick my pinky finger in there.

[–]ReadySetGodzilla 0 points1 point ago

Any chance someone could make a gif of that with the firin' my laser animation?

[–]AmazingIsTired 0 points1 point ago

I made a lion yawn at the zoo once.

[–]Skelbop 0 points1 point ago

[–]frosty42 0 points1 point ago

I yawned while watching this.

[–]Draztic 0 points1 point ago

[–]Ledatru -1 points0 points ago

he's not yawning he's screaming out "hellllppp"

[–]luckoirish95 0 points1 point ago

What kind of bat this is?

[–]whiskeyonsunday 0 points1 point ago

o, the name is Batty The logic is erratic, Potato in a jacket, Toys in the attic, I rock and I ramble, My brain is scrambled, Rap like an animal but I'm a mammal

[–]zombabeh 0 points1 point ago

Baby fruit bat of Naptime Island :3

[–]DogmaJones -1 points0 points ago

I'd name it "Little Rabies"

[–]Gibbonja 0 points1 point ago

Shikaka!

[–]DJ_Calli 0 points1 point ago

I'm pretty sure he's just trying to eat your soul.

[–]DJ_Calli 0 points1 point ago

I'm pretty sure he's just trying to eat your soul.

[–]redditchao999 1 point2 points ago

I don't know why people think bats are scary. All of the bats I've seen are pretty cute.

[–]ianfidelity 0 points1 point ago

cutest bat ever.

[–]mosherd 0 points1 point ago

Somewhere, Ozzy Osbourne is salivating right now.

[–]santaphrax 0 points1 point ago

That is the most adorable terrifying creature of the night ever.

[–]ChiguireDeRio 0 points1 point ago

It's easy, we kill the BatmOMFG IT'S SO GODDAMN CUTE!

[–]kittyrene 0 points1 point ago

LET ME HAVE YOU

[–]mynameissuperderp 0 points1 point ago

bring on the adorable shop da whoop gifs!

[–]gabriot 0 points1 point ago

Did I mistype to r/eww?

[–]ForgotMyself 0 points1 point ago

immediately reminded of this guy.jpeg)

[–]ForgotMyself 0 points1 point ago

errr...this guy?.jpeg)

[–]ForgotMyself 0 points1 point ago

i give up, the pet from flight of the navigator

[–]itsjusth 0 points1 point ago

That was infectious. I yawned right afterwards.

[–]BreakingBad86 0 points1 point ago

This turned me gay for 10 seconds.

[–]superpencil121 0 points1 point ago

I wonder what this tastes like? Num Num Num WOOAAAHHH that's some good shit

[–]omgitsjay 0 points1 point ago

Was listening to some music, and his(?) head moved right along with it

[–]GoodOnYouOnAccident -1 points0 points ago

kill it

[–]teaker 0 points1 point ago

Didn't close his eyes!

[–]le-redditeur 0 points1 point ago

aww!!

[–]ClutchComplex 0 points1 point ago

Baby Zubat used Screech! It's super-fucking cute!

[–]Nelvibus 0 points1 point ago

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na baby bat!

[–]skorpy -1 points0 points ago

It's cute, but gross; I wouldn't want to touch it.

[–]buddhaftw 0 points1 point ago

Does anyone else imagine it yelling "KAAAAHHHHHHHHHNNNN"?

[–]slug_slug 0 points1 point ago

Yep. Need one. That way I can live like the kid in Flight of the Navigator.

[–]physicscat 0 points1 point ago

I have had issues with bats and because the carry rabies, I would prefer they NOT try to crawl in my house.

However, unlike other pests, I can't bear to harm one, cause some of them are kind of cute.

[–]janicejs 0 points1 point ago

what happened to his arms, er wings?

[–]zachacacac 1 point2 points ago

contagious little fucker.

[–]jetmonkey 0 points1 point ago

Post of the day!

[–]bubbasteamboat 0 points1 point ago

You know what? Bats are cute. There...I said it. I said it and I'd say it again.