Eli5: How did Rats end up being domesticated by humans?

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Eli5: How did Rats end up being domesticated by humans?

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Answer 1

Most mammals that live in groups are easy to domesticate if needed.

Rats are cheap, intelligent, very easy to breed and live in groups.

Answer 2

Most mammals that live in groups are easy to domesticate if needed.

Rats are cheap, intelligent, very easy to breed and live in groups.