Experiments showing that rats show empathy

[Aida]

Well, we already knew that! But for those scientists that need experimentation, instead of living proof from getting some ratter tats, they created some experiments which showed that rats would free another rat, even if it meant giving up a pile of treats(which they also shared):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ ... story.html

 

[jorats]

Of course we already knew this.
I have rats would will bring food to the sick ones, or stop the harassment of other rats... they do so much for each other.