Do Male Mice Sing Love Songs to Attract Mates?

[Astronuc]

Male mice serenade potential mates with ultrasonic love songs, a study by US scientists has revealed.

The ultrasonic chirps emitted by mice resemble birdsong.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4395664.stm

 

[brewnog]

When the males encountered cotton swabs dunked in female mouse urine, they broke into song.

I'm sorry, I couldn't read any further, I fell off my chair...

 

[cronxeh]

Great you guys just gave Moonbear the ultimate tool for catching those elusive mice she has

Game over man, Game OVER!

 

[ZapperZ]

Why is this surprising?

I've seen Mickey serenades Minnie MANY times!

Zz.

 

[hypatia]

awwww sweet little mousie songs!

 

[Astronuc]

When the males encountered cotton swabs dunked in female mouse urine, they broke into song.

It brings a new twist to the question "Are you a man, or a mouse?"

 

[Math Is Hard]

I seem to remember reading in my physiology of behavior book that female mice wiggle their ears when they're "ready for love". I wonder if they've played any of these recordings for the gals to see how they respond?

 

[hypatia]

ohhhhh honey, you sing soooooo nice! come, let's make mousie love{wiggle wiggle}