What Happens When Rat Tails Get Stuck Together?
WouterThe odd thing about rat tails is that they tend to get stuck together. The sticky substance from the rat’s skin, as well as urine and feces, can cause the tails to bind together. This phenomenon was recorded in the 1930s when the rat king was discovered at the Otago Museum. In a bizarre twist, the rat’s dead body ended up in the hands of a museum curator.
There are a few theories about the reason behind this strange phenomenon. One theory suggests that rats may tie their tails together to conserve body heat. Other theories explain it by the fact that a rat king may form from a group of rats that are matted together or confined in an area with cold temperatures.
This bizarre phenomenon is called a rat king, and it occurs when many rodents get entangled and their tails get twisted, wrapped, or warped. This phenomenon has been observed in both rats and squirrels, and has been called “the king of rats.” The true cause of the phenomenon is not known for certain, but it is possible that it is the result of an entangling sticky substance, such as glue, and that the rats were unable to escape. The phenomenon is so rare that it is often difficult to tell whether it is the work of nature or the work of humans.
In Germany, a rat pack of seven crosses the border into France. This rat pack is now preserved at the Musee de Chateaudun in France. Another rat pack of 10 is found in Rudersdorf, Austria. The rat king is a rarity outside of Central Europe.
