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Cagebreak! Rats Will Work To Free A Trapped Pal
A new study shows that rats actually are empathetic and will altruistically lend a helping paw to a cage mate who is stuck in a trap.
Photo: Laura’s rat (by Greencolander)
If rats are so “empathetic” and “altruistic”… why do I see them trying to eat each other in the subway DAILY (& often succeeding)? HMMM??!????
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Hmm… Bioethics…
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