I see wonderful things

In 2014 Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside, to see if wild animals would use it like domesticated counterparts.

The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice, plus rats, shrews, slugs (!) & even frogs and snails.

The apparent reason: fun. Just fun. pic.twitter.com/O7fBhNmxk8

— Mike Sowden (@Mikeachim) March 11, 2026