At DRD Knaagdierwinkel, we are always fascinated by the behavior of our little friends, and recent research has given us another glimpse into the world of mice. Did you know that for a mouse in the wild, spotting aerial predators like hawks and owls is crucial for survival? But how do mice process these visual signals into behaviors that help them avoid attacks?
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute have made an intriguing discovery about the social behavior of mice living together. In their latest research, they have shown that the complexity of the environment in which mice grow up influences their social interactions. This provides interesting insights for both scientists and mouse enthusiasts!
At DRD Knaagdierwinkel, we want to give you a glimpse into the intriguing world of mice! Did you know that mice, just like humans, have their own body language? Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered that mice can organize their movements into "behavioral syllables," helping us understand how these cute little rodents express themselves.
Did you know that rats have a remarkable trait that allows them to show empathy? Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered that the brains of rats activate the same cells when they observe the pain of others, just as when they experience pain themselves. This phenomenon, referred to as "mirror neurons," is crucial for understanding empathy, not only in rats but also in humans.
Have you ever wondered how some animals like hamsters survive the icy winters? While we humans struggle to maintain our body temperature even in mild cold, certain animals, like the Syrian hamster, can spend weeks in deep hibernation, during which their body temperature drops dramatically without suffering any harm. New research has now uncovered a groundbreaking gene that may hold the key to their survival in such extreme conditions.
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