Rats Control Appetite for Poison in Arms Race against Plants
Monday, August 8, 2011 - 23:02
in Health & Medicine
Life is tough for woodrats in deserts. The few food plants produce poison. A new University of Utah study shows how some woodrats put themselves on a diet to avoid poisoning: They eat smaller meals, increase time between meals and drink more water if it is available.
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