Goosebumps happen when your skin gets cold or you feel excited. Your body reacts by making tiny muscles around your hair stand up, like little hairs on a cat's back. This helps keep you warm in the cold and shows how happy or scared you are.
Examples
- When you're outside on a chilly day and your skin prickles up.
- You feel excited during a concert and notice little bumps on your arms.
- Your dog gets scared and raises its fur, just like you do when you're afraid.
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See also
- Why Do People Get Goosebumps?
- Why Do Some Sounds Make You Shiver?
- Why Do Humans Laugh When They're Nervous?
- Why Do Humans Shiver When They're Cold?
- Why Do Humans Have an 'Ugly Cry'?