The video of an alleged “showering rat” made waves some time ago. Now it's back on social media.
A “showering rat” – cute and cute or animal cruelty?
The video was already in circulation months ago, now it is back on social media platforms. It's about this video here, about which we have recently received inquiries:

Good morning Could someone please help me? I know there is a report on this. Unfortunately I can't find him
The fact check
The video is not fake . It has been circulating since at least the beginning of 2018.
The animal shown actually wants to free itself from the soap foam - but it can be ruled out that it showers like a human.
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In addition, the rodent is not a rat , but, according to several expert statements, a pakarana . A Peruvian DJ named Jose Correa is said to have filmed the animal; the rights belong to Caters News Agency .
You can find a comprehensive analysis .
Conclusion:
The video is real, but it is not a rat but a pakarana. It is also clear that the animal wants to free itself from the soap foam and that such foaming agents have no place on a wild animal.
It cannot be ruled out that the soap irritates the pakarana - but this cannot be proven. It is unlikely that the rodent rubbed itself with soap.
Unfortunately, it is unclear what became of the pakarana.
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