According to the Chinese calendar, it is the year of the Rat. (鼠年; pinyin: shǔnián)
In many Chinese legends, the Rat manages to outsmart the rest of the animals in the zodiac, in any race or competition. Rats are considered to be clever, quick thinkers, and successful, but content with having a quiet and peaceful life.
Recent years of the Rat are: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, and 2008.
To celebrate the Year of the Rat, we invite you to sit back, relax, and watch this fabulous video featuring nothing but cute rats in action!