Giggles and 'joy jumps' rats love games of hide and squeak, scientists find

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Rodents enjoyed being found by humans and would hide again to keep the game going
The next time you see a rat darting for cover, consider this: it might just want to have a playful game of hide-and-seek.
A group of neuroscientists in Germany spent several weeks hanging out with rodents in a small room filled with boxes, and found the animals were surprisingly adept at the childhood game – even without being given food as a reward. Continue reading...

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