Abstract
THE bases for the strong predilection of captive and domestic rodents for wheel-running are not fully understood. It is clear that wheel-running provides a relatively strenuous form of muscular exercise which is not otherwise available to confined animals. In addition, the acts of manipulation and control of the movements of an activity wheel may be rewarding to rodents, quite independently of exercise1. Rodents also find it rewarding to run motor-driven activity wheels which they start and stop by pressing levers1.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Kavanau, J. L., Behaviour, 20, 251 (1963).
Brant, D. H., and Kavanau, J. L., Nature, 204, 267 (1964). Ecology, 46, 452 (1965).
Kavanau, J. L. (unpublished).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
KAVANAU, J., BRANT, D. Wheel-running Preferences of Peromyscus. Nature 208, 597–598 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1038/208597a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/208597a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
