Mice are one of the most common animals needed for research. Most mice do not usually get individual names...but sometimes a technician will develop a special bond with one of their mice, like the technician who named Noel. Noel is a Swiss Webster mouse. Swiss Webster mice are often needed as foster mothers in transgenic mouse development programs because they are excellent mothers. They are also needed for drug safety evaluations.
All research animals, from tiny fish to curious monkeys, receive daily health checks. Pictured here are two baby rats being evaluated by…
Immunodeficient mice, like this one, need specialized care to ensure their health is not compromised. They are important for several research areas…
Guinea pigs naturally love to hide. This guinea pig is housed with others who like to hang out in PVC tubing. Covered…
This Japanese shrew lives in a large shoe box cage, with many tubes and nesting material for him to find shelter. He…
