Yes, rats are very adept at escaping. They learn to open cage doors, can climb walls and surfaces that you would believe impossible to climb and they fit through tiny holes. So a safe cage is a must and if you let the rats run free, watch them at all times. Don't take them outside because it only takes a bird flying overhead to frighten them and they can run faster than you.
My First Sale - 2010 Selling to Escape the Rat Race 2-2 was released on: USA: 8 July 2010
Peter Rabbit - 2012 The Tale of the Down Hill Escape The Tale of the Cat and the Rat 1-13 was released on: USA: May 2013
The musky rat-kangaroo is one of very few species of kangaroo that can dig burrows, And this can be an effective way for this tiny creature to escape predators. Another very effective way to escape pdators is for the musky rat-kangaroo to retreat to its nest. Its nest of dried leaves and fern is often located in a clump of Lawyer Vine, or Wait-a-while, which is a prickly-stemmed vine which grabs hold of anything that comes into contact with it.
Hagfish are known as the slimiest animals alive. They produce copious amounts of slime as a defense mechanism when threatened, which helps them escape predators by clogging their gills.
The musky rat-kangaroo avoids its predators by foraging for food at night, being nocturnal. It is the smallest species of kangaroo in Australia, so it hides easily under shrubs, and can dig burrows in which to hide.
It means very drunk. I think it came from a medieval torture method,where a rat was placed on the victim's stomach and a bucket placed on top of it. The bucket was then heated and the rat would burrow into the victim's stomach trying to escape. It would eventually come out of the victim's backside.The victim would be dead (from bleeding) by this stage. So being truly "rat-arsed" is not a good thing.
The phrase "caught like a rat in a trap" is typically used to describe someone who is in a difficult or hopeless situation, with no way to escape or avoid consequences. It implies a feeling of being helpless or trapped, similar to a rat that has been caught in a trap with no way out.
The tail serves many functions. First, it helps regulate body temperature. Second, it helps stabilize balance, which helps rats climb. Third, the tail provides a defense mechanism. The tail can be torn off in a process known as degloving; this is particularly handy if a predator captures the rat by the tail. The tail will pull off, allowing the rat a chance to escape. However, this is an injury (meaning it is painful for the rat) and can lead to infection. Degloving is one reason why you should NEVER pick your rat up by the tail!
The kangaroo rat is a quite different creature to the rat-kangaroo of Australia. The kangaroo rat is found in deserts and semi-arid areas of North America, specifically western and south-western USA. Two species are found in the Great Basin Desert. They are well adapted to life in the desert, burrowing in the ground to escape the heat. They do not need to drink water but obtain all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
The phrase "over like a fat rat" typically means that something is finished or done, often in a definitive or conclusive way. It suggests a situation where there is no going back or no chance of recovery, similar to how a rat that has fallen into a trap is unlikely to escape. The expression can convey a sense of finality or defeat, often used in informal contexts.
Caught & Escape
Jonathan Frisby assists the rats in their escape by providing them with valuable information about the farmer's cat, Dragon. He even sacrifices himself by distracting Dragon so that the rats can escape safely.