Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 26, 2026

Mice perform first aid when their friends are in distress

Earth.com reported

Scientists have long wondered whether other social animals show any consistent response to a companion that stops responding.

When a mouse spots another mouse lying still, it may paw at its friend, chew on its snout, or even yank its limp tongue aside in what closely resembles an attempt at first aid. Is this behavior the same as what we humans call CPR?

Read more Amazing study finds that mice perform first aid when their friends are in distress


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