#1: When Pixar created the 2007 film Ratatouille, the animators kept rats in their offices to bring their likeness to life with greater accuracy.
#2: Without companionship, rats tend to become lonely and depressed.
#3: In ancient Rome, rats were considered lucky.
#4: Rats (and mice) are actually ticklish!
#5: They are excellent swimmers, climbers, and jumpers.
#6: A rat can chew through anything softer than their teeth, with jaws that exert up to 12 tons (24,000 pounds or 12,000 kg) per square inch. Rats can chew through wood, plastic, drywall, soft concrete, lead, and even bricks!
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Wholesome facts about misunderstood animals
Non-FictionI was motivated to make this because sharks get slandered far too much. (I don't own the cover image).
