Home / Animals in Research / Rodents Gallery Acclimating Mice to Humans Location: Seattle, Washington Group: Rodents Species: Mouse Research Areas: Immune related diseases Ensuring mice are comfortable when handling is important for the mouse and for the science. Mice, like other animals, respond well to positive experiences. This helps to minimize or even eliminate stress when on a study. Share this story: Animals in Research Exiting the Tunnel Tunnels can be used to comfortably handle mice. Injections can also be provided in a stress-free manner using the tunnel. After the… Animals in Research Transporting a Mouse using Cupped Handling One way to ensure a positive experience for mice in research is to use the cupped handling technique when transporting them to… Animals in Research Square Tunnel Tunnels allow mice to carry out natural behaviors like hiding and climbing. Some tunnels are square, making it easier for mice to… Animals in Research Mouse Returned to Home Cage via Tunnel When changing or transporting a mouse back to its home cage after a procedure, tunnels help to reduce stress. The mouse is… View More Rodents