Rats Flashcards
Where are they found ?
On every continent
Very socials animals, if they are alone they..
Become very lonely and depressed
A group of rats is called a…
Mischief
They care for…
Injured or sick rats in the group and bring them food
How many times a day do they clean themselves?
10x a day with there tongue
Very cleaver and can learn to…
Do tricks
There memory is..
Very good
If a rat is happy it will…
Chatter or grind their teeth
What is called when their eyes vibrate?
Boggling
Tales are used for…
Balance and communication
There sense of smell is ?x better than humans
5x times better
Can swim for ? Days with out drowning
3 days
Rats teeth are so strong they can chew through …
Glass, wire and wood
Rats can have ? Babys at a time
20
Live for around
2 years
Can they survive longer with out water than camels?
Yes
Can hold there breath for …
3 minutes
There sense of smell is so good they can…
Detect land mines and diagnose disease like tuberculosis
How many species of rat are there
51
