Natural Behaviour of Lab Rats

Question 1

Why are lab rats used?

Answer 1

Breed quickly, housed in groups, easy to feed, small, easy to house

Question 2

What are the natural behaviours of rats?

Answer 2

• Explore
• Shelter
• Food and water
• Hopping gait
• Try new foods, stock food
• Avoid cat smells
• Nocturnal
• Mating