Giggles and 'joy jumps': rats love games of hide and squeak, scientists find

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Giggles and 'joy jumps': rats love games of hide and squeak, scientists find
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Rodents enjoyed being found by humans and would hide again to keep the game going

The next time you see a rat darting for cover, consider this: it might just want to have a playful game of hide-and-seek.

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