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SCIENCEMay 12 · 23:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDPetra Stock

Don’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel pain

Researchers found that crickets stroke and groom a sore antenna, indicating they may feel pain. This behavior is similar to how dogs nurse their hurt paws. The study suggests insects are capable of experiencing pain.

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