The rats come ashore by way of the gangplanks and ropes tied to the dock. If the ship is sinking, the rats swim. Once a few rats reach shore, a colony is quickly established, and the bird ...

Rats are glorious deserters and we must admire them Rats dont want to be captains trying to keep the cause afloat But swim on open water ...

In use: When they found out they had to spend money on a new uniform, the tennis club members quit like rats leaving a sinking ship. Meaning: literally, a rat used by scientists for research ...

A study shows that rats will try to save members of their own species from drowning. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!