Mice act as first responders to help unconscious companions

Mice instinctively act as first responders when they encounter unconscious companions, focusing intense grooming efforts on their peers' heads to help revive them, according to new research from UCLA scientists.
The study, published in Science, reveals that mice can detect when their fellow rodents are unresponsive and spring into action with targeted helping behaviors. — Read the rest
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