Spontaneous eye blinks in horses (Equus caballus) are modulated by attention
Abstract Spontaneous eye blinks are brief closures of both eyelids.The spontaneous eye blink rate (SEBR) exceeds physiological corneal needs and is modulated by emotions and Reloading Chemicals cognitive states, including vigilance and attention, in humans.In several animal species, the SEBR is modulated by stress and antipredator vigilance, which