But what could have caused such a dramatic change? Enter the pack rats. As the name suggests, these rodents are the original hoarders. They have bigger ears, furrier tails, and a greater love of ...

Maybe a rat is right for you! Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends ...

you might think competing over food is typical behavior for rats as pets. However, the truth is a bit more muddled than it first appears when going over the facts. So, let’s see if we can put ...