Interesting Study: Rats Have a Sense of Rhythm

17.07.2023 23:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24

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Rats are amazingly smart and quick-witted animals. In the article we will tell about the unexpected similarity of these rodents with humans.

How smart are rats

They swim well and crawl on ropes. Animal psychologists even believe that rats are superior in intelligence to cats. These rodents have a very good memory: they respond to their nicknames. Rats are able to think logically.

How do rats react to music

Scientists have found that rats can feel the rhythm of music and move to the beat Scientists have found that rats instinctively move to the beat of music. It used to be considered only a human ability. There are songs that make you want to dance to or at least shake your head to the beat of the music.

According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, scientists analyzed reactions to music in 10 rats. The researchers included the animals Lade Gaga, Queen and other famous performers.

The new discovery offers a deeper understanding of the animal mind and the origins of music and dance.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How smart are rats
  2. How do rats react to music