Apparently humans aren't the only animals who are neat freaks. Find out how this small rodent and other animals also declutter.
Apparently humans aren't the only animals who are neat freaks. Find out how this small rodent and other animals also declutter.Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science newsIn January 2024, the tidy work of a Welsh mouse, caught on video cleaning the work bench inside a man’s shed, went viral.
But James C. Ha, an emeritus research professor at the University of Washington, wasn’t surprised to see the Welsh mouse doing its thing. Ha says that in many mice and rat species, foraging behavior is so entrenched that it can be thought of as a ritualized, compulsive behavior that may not even have a practical survival purpose. is a prime example of rodents that forage for objects and return them to a shelter.
The fish lay their eggs in small, circular nests amid shallow sediment, and clear out any debris that may fall into the nest. The theory, Ha says, is that doing so likely improves the water circulation surrounding the eggs, improving oxygenation and keeping fungi and diseases away.Wolves and other canine species have been known to chew down bushes and vegetation surrounding their dens, Ha says.
As with the case of the Welsh tidy mouse, the animal’s dopamine receptor system kicks in when it conducts and completes foraging behavior. The animal’s brain is flooded with feel-good neurotransmitters, which keeps the animal doing its behavior regularly. The same principle can even be ascribed to human behavior regarding shopping and collecting.
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