Are Rats Competent Climbers?
Many members of the rodent family are capable climbers. Are rats anatomically designed to climb? Are rats competent in climbing? Which surfaces can rats climb? Not to give rats too much credit, but one of the main reasons they are so prolific and present in an array...
Rat Reproduction
When spring is in the air many critters and wildlife have babies on the mind. Some critters only give birth once or twice a year while others seem to reproduce infinitely. When do rats breed and how many babies can be expected? Rats do not have a specific breeding...
Are Rats Picky Eaters?
There’s a scene in the movie Charlottes Webb when Templeton the rat is strolling and singing through the streets after the county fair eating everything from donuts to apples. However, when trapping for rats there are times when the rats seem to be very particular...
5 Common Entry Points of Rats
Rats do not rank high on the wildlife food chain. Yet, their numbers continue to grow and they constantly prove their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. This can be partially attributed to their ability to squeeze through small holes. Holes that are too...