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person in a lab coat holding a white lab rat

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Rats love hide and seek

Studying play in animals could allow scientists to answer important questions about decision making, social behavior, and even theory of mind.

A version of this article originally appeared onĀ NPR Scicommers

Here's what happens to hamster brains when they don't get enough play

Play might be more important for brain development than we thought