why do scientists mainly use rats in experiments rather than other animals? What makes them so special and why?
In: Biology
They’re easy and quick to breed, clean to house, and don’t eat a ton. They’re cheap, quick, and easy.
Additionally, people don’t hold rats/mice in high moral standing, so scientists can get away with a lot more than they could if they were testing on more social creatures. I’d say more intelligent, but rats are smarter than half the dogs I’ve ever met, so…
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