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Killer rats were placed in each of four cage conditions; these were: home cage, rat-soiled cage, neutral cage, mouse-soiled cage. Latencies to attack and kill were measured, and it was found that the mouse-soiled condition was most effective in increasing latency to kill and reducing the number of killing responses.
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In conducting the research described in this report, the investigators adhered to the “Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities and Care,” as promulgated by the Committee on the Guide for Laboratory Animal Resources, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council.
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Avis, H.H., Treadway, J.T. Mediation of rat-mouse interspecific aggression by cage odor. Psychon Sci 22, 293–294 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03335962
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