Rats are social, intelligent animals who enjoy chasing and grooming each other, sleeping in a pile, wrestling, and playing with food. Their behavior is based mainly on cues from pheromones, or chemical signals from other rats. Studies show that former lab rats can quickly adapt to life in the wild.
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January 20, 2012
Time for Canadian Biomedical Science to Join the 21st Century, Says HSI Canada
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January 19, 2012
Thousands of Dogs and Other Animals Spared Cruel Chemical Tests in Europe
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January 18, 2012
HSI Canada Calls for Swift Government Action to Reduce Reliance on Animal Testing by Implementing Findings of New Report
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January 11, 2012
HSI UK Tells Home Office: Don’t Break Pledge To Ban Animal Testing For Household Products
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December 15, 2011
HSI’s Work in Brazil to Promote Non-Animal Testing