The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

If this rat's life became a Disney movie, it would be called "Grad-atouille." Remi is a pet dumbo rat — a breed known for its bigger ears — who belongs to Sara Martin, a 23-year-old Florida native who ...

These have short, smooth, and glossy coats, although the males may have a coarser coat than the females. In general, they are easy to look after and have no special dietary or medical needs. You can ...