Search for: [Description = "The behaviour of the soft\-furred field rat, Rattus meltada \(Gray\), was studied in an artificial environment, a \"plus\" maze. The maze consisted of a central nest box and four arms. Food and water were placed in different arms. A detailed analysis of habituation to the artificial environment, and of reactions towards novelty was made. The rats usually avoided new objects placed in a familiar place but showed little hesitation to explore a previously inaccessible area. The rats generally stopped avoiding strange objects placed near food within 2 to 3 days even when an alternative source of food was available elsewhere."]

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