Monday, 18 February 2008

Facts About Rats!


It's the year of the rat,...

Here are some facts:


-Their lifespan is between 1-3 years;
-They have no gallbladder;
-Rats have a bellybutton;
-Rats can’t vomit;
-They are prolific breeders: A pair of rats can produce 15,000 descendants in their lifetime, and female rats spend almost their entire lives pregnant;
-Rat teeth are incredibly strong and can chew through walls, plumbing and even concrete.
-Rats come in different colors such as silver, blond, grey, black and albino. Some have short ears and some have floppy ears;
-The largest rat, the African rat, can be 3 feet in length – about the size of a small dog;
-Rats are expert swimmers;
-Rats can laugh and do so with a high chirping sound when amused.

Interesting! Huh?

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