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Welcome to the Year of the Rat

Rattus Norvegicus and friend

Rattus Norvegicus and friend Source: Getty Images

As Lunar New Year signals the start of the Year of the Rat, we look at whether it's a good time to have rats as pets.


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By Allan Lee

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As Lunar New Year signals the start of the Year of the Rat, we look at whether it's a good time to have rats as pets.



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