Familiarity modulates preference for joint feeding with conspecifics in rats
R. Wada, M. Kamijo, N. Katsu, S. Hakataya, K. Okanoya, H. Koda
This study shows that rats prefer joint feeding with unfamiliar non-cagemates over solitary feeding, indicating a high degree of social tolerance and prosocial behavior.
bioRxiv · Apr 18, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition