Rats | Misfit Animals

Do Rats Hibernate? (How Rats Survive the Winter)

Rats do not hibernate. They are active all year round. Instead, rats enter daily lethargy during the cold months. This … Read more

Rats need at least two cubic feet of living space. In the cage, they need bowls for water and food, … Read more

Rats can climb, and they are good at it. They have sharp claws and five mobile fingers they use to … Read more

Rats can start reproducing between 6-12 weeks of age. Gestation lasts an average of 21 days, and the pregnant female … Read more

Rats do not lay eggs. They are viviparous animals like most mammals, meaning they give birth to live young. Rats … Read more

Rats have many natural predators. Examples of animals that hunt and eat rats are snakes, cats, ferrets, foxes, owls, and … Read more

Yes, rats do sleep. They sleep about 12 hours per day split into several naps. As nocturnal animals, they sleep … Read more

Yes, rats have bones. Rats are vertebrates with a skeletal system made up of bones connected by cartilage. Their bones … Read more

Yes, rats do eat roaches, but only as an alternative if they can’t find other foods. Rats are omnivorous and … Read more

Yes, rats can eat onions if they are prepared correctly. Raw onions can cause anemia, stomach problems, and death. Cooked … Read more