the phrase “the free rat would usually save at least one treat for the captive - which is alot to expect of a rat”…
it clearly isn’t “alot to expect” if it’s automatic normal behavior for their species. It actually implies it’s the normal for a rat. It just isn’t normal for those humans.
the phrase “the free rat would usually save at least one treat for the captive - which is alot to expect of a rat”…
it clearly isn’t “alot to expect” if it’s automatic normal behavior for their species. It actually implies it’s the normal for a rat. It just isn’t normal for those humans.
I think it means “chocolate chips are precious to rats” by that - ie that it is a big sacrifice.