Mice choose shortest escape route when scared without ever experiencing threat (IMAGE)

Sainsbury Wellcome Centre

Mice choose shortest escape route when scared without ever experiencing threat

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Mice learn shortest route to a shelter after only 10 minutes of exploring the new environment and do not need previous experience of threat

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