Mice Behavior in Emergency-Like Situations

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Mice exhibit human-like behavior by giving 'mouse-to-mouse' CPR to unconscious counterparts. They react by pawing, licking, and pulling tongues to clear airways. No harm was done as unconscious mice were temporarily placed under anesthesia. Study published in Science shows instinctual response and release of love hormones when helping others.

Key Points

  • Mice perform 'mouse-to-mouse' CPR by pawing, licking, and pulling tongues of unconscious counterparts
  • No harm was done to the mice as they were temporarily placed under anesthesia for the experiment
  • Study reveals that the behavior is instinctual and may involve the release of love hormones like oxytocin

Pros

  • Mice exhibit compassionate and human-like behavior in helping unconscious counterparts
  • Study sheds light on instinctual responses and release of love hormones when aiding others in distress

Cons

  • Experiment involved temporarily placing mice under anesthesia, which may raise ethical concerns for some