Wood rats are sometimes called "pack rats" because they have a habit of collecting an assortment of manmade material for their nests. They are especially fond of confiscating small, bright, shiny objects like tin, colored glass, shells, coins, and stones.
Wood rats are also called "trade rats" because of the popular myth that when it takes something, it always leaves a replacement. In fact, what’s really happening is that while carrying one prize, the pack rat may spot another trophy that is more attractive, and so drops the first object to pick up the second. This practice stopped when they began wearing fanny packs. 😊
Wood rats are also called "trade rats" because of the popular myth that when it takes something, it always leaves a replacement. In fact, what’s really happening is that while carrying one prize, the pack rat may spot another trophy that is more attractive, and so drops the first object to pick up the second. This practice stopped when they began wearing fanny packs. 😊
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