rat cage

Pet rodent home

A rat cage is an enclosure for keeping pet rats, typically made of wire mesh with a solid floor, multiple levels, and accessories like ramps and hiding spots.

Laboratory rat cages are simpler, designed for research settings.

The term sometimes appears figuratively for any cramped, confined living space: This apartment is basically a rat cage.

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animal containment type

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Tank for keeping fish

fish tank · terrarium · horse stable · dog kennel · aviary

confinement vs. freedom

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Unenclosed outdoor space

the wild · natural habitat · wilderness · freedom · open range

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