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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rat_kingRat king - Wikipedia

    A rat king is a collection of rats or mice whose tails are intertwined and bound together in some way. This could be a result of an entangling material like hair, a sticky substance such as sap or gum, or the tails being tied together. A similar phenomenon with squirrels has been observed, which has had modern documented examples. Etymology.

  2. Mar 19, 2023 · Imagine a group of rats whose tails have become so entangled that they've formed a grotesque, single entity - that's what's known as a "rat king." This monstrous creature has been talked about for centuries, and there are even specimens in natural history museums that prove their existence.

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  3. Oct 24, 2017 · Rat kings are rare phenomena of rodents with tangled tails, often reported in Germany since the 16th century. Learn about the possible causes, the controversies, and the preserved specimens of these elusive creatures.

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  4. Apr 20, 2023 · A rat king, or “roi de rats” in French, is a collection of rats whose tails are intertwined and bound together. It typically occurs when young rats, sleeping together in close quarters, get their tails entangled, forming a knot.

  5. Dec 23, 2016 · The jar’s label reads, simply, “Rat King,” identifying it as a phenomenon that for centuries has been both mythologized, even if the rat king—a group of rats with their tails tied up to each...

  6. Jan 9, 2018 · Across the board — myth, reality, and nature — the Rat King represents the same ideals: a creature that removes the “rat-ness” of rats and turns them into a monster. You’d think we’d ...

  7. Apr 2, 2024 · Rat kings are supposedly groups of rats whose tails are entwined, creating a super-rodent. Learn about the origins, sightings, and controversies of this phenomenon, and see photos and videos of some specimens.