A pet owner has left the internet in hysterics after sharing her unusual pet's reaction to getting petted in a clip that has gone viral on social media. The hilarious video, shared on TikTok on ...

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 ...

When most people think of rats, it brings up thoughts of nasty rodents scampering through a sewer or of horror movies, in ...

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Rats are intelligent creatures and love interacting with their owners. They can become incredibly tame with regular handling and can free roam outside of their cage in a safe area. An appealing thing ...

Many celebrities are known for having strange pets. Stars such as Justin Bieber and Swae Lee have garnered considerable attention for their now-confiscated pet monkeys, and former heavyweight champion ...

The video of the pet rat performing a trick with a ball was posted on Reddit. There are certain videos on the Internet that may make you go wow. This clip, involving a pet rat, is one such clip. There ...