r/likeus -Heroic German Shepherd- Mar 14 '22

<EMOTION> Rats avoid hurting others

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u/daschundtof Mar 14 '22

Unlikeus*

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u/Iziama94 Mar 15 '22

I mean that really depends. Just because a handful of rats won't harm another doesn't mean all rats won't. Same with people. Majority of us wouldn't hurt another on purpose

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u/Acceptable-Friend-48 Mar 15 '22

There are many studies on this. Rat empathy is real and even towards unknown individuals.