Interesting Facts About Rats: You Didn't Know It

29.05.2023 23:28
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Domestic rats are descended from the brown Norwegian rat. We have prepared for you the most interesting facts about domestic rodents.

Rats are pretty smart animals

Rats are trained to identify tuberculosis in humans, explosives and landmines.

In addition, rats are able to count up to 10, respond to the name and give "five".

Rats can also be taught some commands: roll over or catch a ball.

Rats can show empathy

Rats remember help from other rats and help them in the future.

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The more help they receive, the more they give.

In addition, animals share food with the hungriest individuals.

They choose treats for everyone, not just for themselves.

Rats laugh at being tickled

According to research, these animals laugh when they are very happy or excited. This is a higher pitch than usual.

In addition, the ears of the rat become more pink when the pet is happy and happy.

Rats are social animals

Company is important to them, so it is better to have a couple or more rats at the same time.

One rat will be sad and may become depressed.

For rats, communication and tactility with humans is also important.

Rats are clean animals

Contrary to all myths, domestic rats look after themselves and each other.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Rats are pretty smart animals
  2. Rats can show empathy
  3. Rats laugh at being tickled
  4. Rats are social animals
  5. Rats are clean animals