Did you know that mice are intelligent creatures with complex levels of communication, utilizing vocals as well as odors? Did you know mice can solve puzzles, perform tricks and run mazes? Did you know mice are nocturnal and actually see best in dim light? Let’s discuss!
- Mice can feel empathy for other mice
Mice are able to sense the experience of other individuals. Mice’s brains are structurally very similar to human brains, which is why they are used in a lot of animal testing for products meant for humans.
- Mice utilize many senses
House mice have a good sense of smell and use their whiskers to feel surface textures and note air movements. They also have great vision and hearing.
- Mice have a special way of communicating
Mice use pheromones and scents to communicate within the nest about family compositions, social dominance and breeding readiness.
- Mice can hear and adapt to ultrasonic sound
Mice communicate using ultrasonic sound! Male mice sing to female mice while courting with ultrasonic songs. Males tend to be aggressive and territorial, while females are more docile and can live in groups.
- Mouse teeth never stop growing
Throughout their entire lives, mouse teeth never stop growing. The dominant female mouse will barber other female mice in their group, which means they will nibble the hair around the eyes, muzzle, body and whiskers of nest mates.
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