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Animals in Research
Research Ferrets Co-nursing a Litter
Jills – female ferrets – are incredibly friendly and social and often sleep cuddled together. Research ferrets are housed so that they…
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Animals in Research
Ferret for Research Naps with Her Kits in the Nest
Ferrets spend 75% of their day sleeping, but are very active when awake. They like to explore, forage, play, hide, rest, and…
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Animals in Research
Socially housed rabbits
These rabbits are housed in social groups (four members per run). Research facilities strive to house animals in areas which allow them…
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Animals in Research
Pigeons and Perches
Male and female Rock Doves (pigeons) in this research facility raise their babies together in a large, open, indoor aviary. The aviary…
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Animals in Research
Socially Housed Rabbits in Tunnels
Rabbits in this research facility are socially housed in runs with paper bedding, tunnels, dividers, toys, and treats, providing them with opportunities…
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Animals in Research
Seraphina: Helping to Understand Navigation and Memory
This is Seraphina, a Rock Dove or pigeon. She contributes to studies focused on understanding “homing” and how the brain supports navigation…
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Animals in Research
Positive reinforcement for bunny checks
These rabbits are involved in research aimed at preventing fluid build-up in the chest, which happens in humans and animals battling certain…
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Animals in Research
Rabbits sharing a food bowl
Rabbits are social animals and live well in groups, especially if they are raised together as youngsters. The facility that houses these…
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Animals in Research
Rabbits enjoying human interaction
These rabbits enjoy human interaction. When technicians come into the room, the rabbits move to the front of the pen to receive…
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Animals in Research
Research Rabbit Eating Parsley
Fresh vegetables and herbs, like parsley, are given to research rabbits both to enrich their environment and to provide nutrition. This rabbit…