Wistar rats raised in an affectionate environment display lifesaving-like behaviors while distinguishing life from death
K. Mikami, Y. Kigami, T. Doi, M. E. Choudhury, Y. Nishikawa, R. Takahashi, Y. Wada, H. Kakine, M. Kawase, N. Hiyama, H. Yano, N. Abe, T. Yorozuya, T. Nishihara, J. Tanaka
The study shows that Wistar rats raised in an affectionate environment display lifesaving-like behaviors, suggesting life valuation is not human-specific.
bioRxiv · Aug 8, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition