Did you know that rats can laugh? Although their "laughter" isn't audible to the human ear, rats make ultrasonic squeaking sounds when they are happy or playful. This special behavior, often referred to by scientists as the "giggle response," is a sign of positive emotions and social interaction. But what does this mean for you as a rat owner? In this blog, we dive deeper into this fascinating phenomenon and explore how you can improve the well-being of your rats.

Did you know that rats have a remarkable trait that allows them to show empathy? Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered that the brains of rats activate the same cells when they observe the pain of others, just as when they experience pain themselves. This phenomenon, referred to as "mirror neurons," is crucial for understanding empathy, not only in rats but also in humans.