‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Turns Ferocious Lions Into Friendly Cats
Oxytocin, the powerful hormone that helps individuals bond with each other, can apparently turn a massive, roaring lion into a cuddly kitten, scientists have found. Sometimes called the “love hormone,” oxytocin reinforces the attachment bonds between mothers and children, romantic partners and friends, and even people and their pets. In a study published recently, lions […]