Mandai Wildlife Group has refuted claims that fancy rats under its care are 'behaving abnormally' or lacking fresh air following accusations of animal cruelty. Its response comes after Hamster Society Singapore (HSS) posted Instagram photos and videos of the rats, showing them sniffing the air holes and gaps in their enclosure at the Singapore Zoo. The rats can also be...
Mandai Wildlife Group has refuted claims that fancy rats under its care are "behaving abnormally" or lacking fresh air following accusations of animal cruelty.
HSS said it was notified of "a family of more than 20 rats" under the care of the Singapore Zoo that were "acting abnormally, putting their noses to breathe through the fine holes and gaps in the edges" despite living in a large enclosure."The staff explained that the rats were 'looking for fresh air', and as the rats are confined, the staff will open the acrylic box for 30 minutes a day.
"The behaviour of the rats in the video is actually not uncommon because it was taken close to the rats' feeding time. "None of the rats in the current housing has ever been diagnosed with respiratory issues or any other medical issues relating to poor ventilation for over two years. Dr Heng did not directly address a question posed by Stomp about whether it is true that the enclosure is opened for 30 minutes daily.
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