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Mice Show Altruism: Instinctively Perform CPR on Friends

2/24/2025

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Mice have been observed displaying remarkable altruism, akin to human CPR, by aiding unconscious companions. They instinctively lick, groom, and even pull tongues to clear airways, all fueled by the hormone oxytocin. This profound instinct to assist those in distress highlights the deep social bonds shared among these creatures.

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Mice have been observed displaying remarkable altruism, akin to human CPR, by aiding unconscious companions. They instinctively lick, groom, and even pull tongues to clear airways, all fueled by the hormone oxytocin. This profound instinct to assist those in distress highlights the deep social bonds shared among these creatures.