There is an “Idaho man,” who has become a viral TikTok sensation for his pet, albino, or perhaps blonde, nutria (Myocastor coypus).

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 ...