Characterization of social behavior in the spiny mouse, Acomys cahirinus

While there are many species that are commonly used for the study of mammalian social behavior, there remains a need for lab‐suitable organisms that are appropriate for examining sociality specifically in non‐reproductive contexts (i.e., social behavior not in the context of mating or parenting). The spiny mouse, Acomys cahirinus , is a cooperatively breeding rodent that lives in large groups and is a species that holds great potential for...