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Have you ever found yourself surprised by the quiet intelligence shining from a rat’s bright eyes? These little whiskered wonders, so often misunderstood, are actually some of the most affectionate ...

6. Rats Another potentially shocking addition to this list is the rat. As small rodents with undeveloped brains, rats aren’t often viewed as intelligent creatures. In fact, they get a bad reputation ...