Mice Discovered Giving ‘First Aid’ to Unconscious Mates in Surprising Display of Empathy - Good News Network

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Mice were observed giving first aid to resuscitate other mice

When we think of animals providing care to one another, species like chimpanzees or dolphins are usually the ones that come to mind. However, new research suggests that even small, seemingly less social creatures—like mice—exhibit first-aid behavior to help unconscious peers regain consciousness. A recent study led by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) observed mice attempting to revive their incapacitated cage mates by en…

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Mice Display Surprising First Aid Skills During Invasive Lab Tests - One Green Planet

Recent research shows that mice may instinctively attempt to revive unconscious peers, suggesting caregiving behavior is more widespread. The post Mice Display Surprising First Aid Skills During Invasive Lab Tests appeared first on One Green Planet.

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Mice Discovered Giving ‘First Aid’ to Unconscious Mates in Surprising Display of Empathy - Good News Network

When presented with an unresponsive acquaintance, a mouse may attempt to revive them by pawing and gently biting at their face, scientists recently reported. A third behavior was also seen, however, and that involved the attendant mouse removing the unconscious peer’s tongue in a manner nearly identical to ‘clearing the airways,’ the first step in […] The post Mice Discovered Giving ‘First Aid’ to Unconscious Mates in Surprising Display of Empat…

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Lab Mice Appear to Offer 'First Aid' Care to Their Unconscious Companions, Even Pulling on Their Tongues

A new study finds that mice will sniff, lick and pull the tongue of other mice that are under anesthesia, serving to open their airways

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Tiny EMTs: mice innately try to revive passed out pals

According to a study published in the journal Science, mice innately aid other mice when they fall unconscious. Humans, elephants, chimps, and dolphins all recognize when a companion requires life-saving assistance, but this behavior has not been seen before in mice. — Read the rest The post Tiny EMTs: mice innately try to revive passed out pals appeared first on Boing Boing.

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American researchers have captured a video of a mouse trying to help its unconscious companion.