Mice' Instinctive First-Aid Behavior
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Mice were observed giving first aid to resuscitate other mice
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Researchers at the University of Southern California observed mice attempting to revive their incapacitated cage mates by engaging in what the researchers call “caregiving behaviors” These behaviors included sniffing, licking, biting, and even pulling the unconscious mouse’s tongue aside.
Researchers say mice that received this caregiving attention woke up and began moving faster than those left unattended.