World Rat Day
Every year on April 4th, World Rat Day honors this vivacious rodent. It's also a day to promote the idea of having rats as pets.
Do you recoil at the sight of a rat? Or perhaps even the mere mention of a rat brings you reeling. The rat is considered a highly intelligent animal, which you may not know. Some people keep rats as pets because they are so smart, that some people keep rats as pets. Rats are also tamed, and they are simple to care for. Rats are also extremely curious, social, and full of personality. These rodents make excellent pets due to all of these characteristics. Rat owners should know that these animals, like most pets, need to be exercised. Owners should take them out of the cage at least once a day for about an hour.
Here are some amusing facts about rats: If you don't know a lot about rats, here are some fun facts:
- Male rats are called bucks, and females are dooms, and females are does
- Baby rats are called pups by baby rats
- Adult rats weigh just over 1 pound and adult rats weigh just over 1 pound
- Rats live from 2 to 3 years and are able to survive from 2 to 3 years
- When Rats play, they make a booming roar when they play
- Some species of rats can withstand water for three days
- The blood vessels in a rat's tail help regulate its body temperature by regulating its body temperature
There are seven species of rats. Standard, Rex, Tailless, Hairless, Satin, Dumbo, and Bristle coat are among the many variations on offer. Rats also have 40 distinct coat colors. These coat colors include champagne, chocolate, black-eyed white, silver black, and Dalmation. Rats also come in a variety of eye colors, including pink, red, ruby, and black.
How to celebrate #worldratday
People who have rats are encouraged to give their pets special treats on this day. Some owners even hold parties for their pet rat. Rat owners are encouraged to inform others about the benefits of owning this rodent as a pet.
To participate:
- Visit your local pet store to see the rats and other rodents
- Learn more about why rats make such popular pets
- Go online and look up the National Fancy Rat Society in England or The Rat & Mouse Club of America
- Watch a movie with rat characters such as Ratatouille, The Secret of NIMH, and Charlotte's Web
#WorldRatDay: Take a snapshot of your pet rat or favorite rat character and post it on social media with #WorldRatDay.
History has rat day in the world rat day
Rat owners took to the internet in 2002 to discuss a potential day dedicated to their beloved animals. They wanted to start a World Rat Day that would encourage rats as pets. These rat lovers preferred April 4th as it was the date that The "Ratlist" began on April 4th. The "Ratlist" is the oldest mailing list on the internet dedicated to pet rats.
