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Features July 5, 2023

10 Plants That Repel Rats

If you have ever experienced a rat infestation, you know how challenging it can be to eliminate these pesky rodents. While there are various methods for controlling the population of rats, using plants that repel rats is a natural and effective solution. These plants deter rats and provide a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to […]

Patience Isreal September 24, 2024
Rodents October 21, 2022

18 Animals That Eat Rats – Some You Wouldn’t Expect!

What are the animals that eat rats? Most people consider rats in the modern world; rats are considered pests and, therefore, vilified. However, in some parts of the world, rats still have their uses and can be used well rather than being killed on sight. In this article, you’ll learn about animals that eat rats […]

Jacob Emmanuel August 17, 2024
Rodents July 29, 2022

19 Best Safe Woods for Rats and Mice

Rats love to chew, and wood furniture is perfect for them. Unfortunately, many kinds of wood are toxic to rats and will cause serious health problems if ingested by your pet rat.  Luckily, many safe alternatives will give your rat hours of enjoyment without the threat of poison! Read on to find out the 20 […]

Olaoye Emmanuel July 29, 2024
Rodents July 25, 2022

10 Different Types of Rodents

Have you ever heard of the saying a squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit? They’re both rodents with their nuisance, but one can be found more in a domestic setting. It’s more interesting to discover that rodents live on every continent except Antarctica. In this article, we shall discuss the different types […]

Zainab Badmus July 27, 2024
Rodents February 27, 2021

750 Rat Names, Including Cute, Cool, and Famous Disney Names

So you’ve decided that adopting a rat is the right pet for you, and you’ve put everything in place to make it as comfortable as possible in your home. But there’s one bit of the process that almost every pet owner finds difficult—choosing the best rat name for your new pet. This can be a […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono June 30, 2024
Mammals June 16, 2020

Blesmols: Profile and Information

The blesmols are also called the mole-rats or the African mole-rats. These creatures are burrowing rodents that belong to the family called Bathyergidae. The blesmols rodents represent a unique evolution of a subterranean life among African rodents, much like the tuco-tucos in South America, the pocket gophers of North America, or the Spalacidae. Scientific Classification […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi June 19, 2024
Rodents June 11, 2020

Naked Mole Rat: Profile and Information

The naked mole rat is also called the sand puppy, and the reason is pretty apparent. The sand puppy is a burrowing rodent native to some parts of East Africa. The animal is a close relative of the blesmols and is the only animal in the genus Heterocephalus that is of the Heterocephalidae family. Scientific […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi June 19, 2024
Rodents November 22, 2019

Bamboo Rats: Profile and Information

Bamboo rats come in size from the greater bamboo rat, usually around 15 to 25 cm long (head and body). The tail length is 6–8 cm, and rats can weigh between 500 and 750 g. The Sumatra bamboo rat can be as long as 50 cm, with its tail reaching lengths of 20 cm, and it may […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi June 15, 2024