Tuesday, December 22, 2009

R.I.P. Cheeseburger and Imogene

Cheeseburger and Imogene, the Rats
2004-2009


The Museum of Discovery misses two of our more unique and colorful personalities from our animal collection as we mourn the passing of Cheeseburger and Imogene the rats.

"Unfortunately, it's not unusual for mice and rats to get tumors easily," said Susan Bennett, Outreach Educator.

Cheeseburger and Imogene held a special place in the hearts of Museum visitors, as they greeted everyone from their "condo" located near the Museum's gift shop.

One young visitor said, "Even though they were yucky rats, they had cute eyes."

The Museum has plans to adopt two rats to replace the recently deceased.

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