8. The USC Team: Leading the Charge

At the forefront of these revelations is the University of Southern California research team, led by Li Zhang and Wenjian Sun.
Their meticulous experiments and keen observations were pivotal in capturing the full sequence of rescue behaviors, from gentle grooming to dramatic tongue pulling.
The USC group’s findings have not only documented these remarkable acts but also inspired a flurry of follow-up studies worldwide.
Learn more about their breakthrough work at USC News.