The first time you see a rat boggling its eyes, it can be a startling sight. Their eyeballs visibly vibrate in their sockets. It’s not surprising that many novice pet rat owners assume something is ...

Rats are thin-tailed, medium-sized rodents, and you can find them all over the world. “True rats” belong to the genus Rattus, and around 60 species have been recognized so far, including the house rat ...

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...