Rat race: inside Sydney’s Royal Easter Show rodent judging – where the winners are decided by a whisker

The rat and mice event, which is run by the NSW Fancy Rodent Society, showcases ‘happy, healthy, functional and friendly’ animals

What makes a grand champion rat?

If anyone knows, it’s Rachel Sydenham. With 30 years of experience as a rat keeper and breeder, she is judge of rat entries at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.