SINGAPORE — Sensing that a group of rats at the Singapore Zoo may be in danger, people who care about rodents, more specifically hamsters, have stuck their noses in to ask Mandai Wildlife Reserve to give the creatures more air to breathe properly.
The Hamster Society of Singapore posted on its Instagram account on Thursday saying it had received notice that “a family of more than 20 rats under the care of our Singapore Zoo” were looking deprived of oxygen while “living in a large enclosure”.
In a video accompanying the post, some rats are seen gathering at one panel of the acrylic enclosure where there are tiny ventilation holes and sniffing at the holes and joint of the chamber. “Each of these chambers is also fitted with fans to circulate air and ensure ventilation at all times. The exhibit is also cleaned daily.”
“The inquisitive sniffing that is seen in the video is part of how they explore new scents in the environment, including when guests go close to their home.”
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