A Helping Paw for a Sinking Rat (IMAGE) Springer Caption A study shows that rats will try to save members of their own species from drowning. Credit Nobuya Sato Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.