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June 29, 2010 in DUMBO Pet Care
Tagged angel, brother and sister, dumbo, litter mates, little house, mom, pet store, rats, toys
Tagged angel, brother and sister, dumbo, litter mates, little house, mom, pet store, rats, toys
No one is really going to know why your rat was eaten, however, it is likely that she died, and the other rats cannibalized her. It is a natural instinct for rodents to eat "buddies" that have died. It the wild it would serve the purpose of keeping the den clean and safe from wild animals(as the smell may attract predators).
It is very rare for rats to kill each other. I would go with the theory that she died, and they relied on a natural instinct to protect their home.