Behavioral analyses of visually impaired Crx knockout mice revealed sensory compensation in exploratory activities on elevated platforms.

Highlights: [•] We examined behaviors of visually impaired Crx knockout mice. [•] The blind mice showed normal thigmotaxis and increased exploratory activities. [•] The blind mice can learn using non-visual information. [•] Sensory compensation was found in exploratory activities on elevated platform. [•] Auditory perception contributes to spatial navigation in the blind mice. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]