/oss/taxonomy/term/2454/all en /oss/article/general-science/should-i-attach-bell-my-cats-collar <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em>​</em><em>Reprinted with the permission of <a href="https://animalwellnessmagazine.com/bell-cats-collar/">Animal Wellness Magazine. </a></em></p> <hr /> <p><b>Consider these pros and cons before attaching a bell to your cat’s collar.</b></p> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:29:14 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7943 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-general-science/rats-dont-really-squeak <p>Despite what movies would have you think, rats barely ever make any sounds, at least those that humans are able to hear. Rat’s vocalizations <a href="https://www.metris.nl/media/documents/sonotrack/Rat_mice_USV.pdf">start at around 2 kHz and extend as far up as 100 kHz</a>. For reference, human’s can hear roughly 2-20 kHz, so the vast majority of rat noises made are well into the ultrasonic spectrum. Pet and wild rats alike will seem almost mute, unless put into extreme distress, when they will squeak or shriek audibly.</p> Tue, 30 May 2017 18:16:34 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 2501 at /oss