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Bookmark or Share- Brown rat - WikipediaThe brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), also known as the common rat, street rat, sewer rat, wharf rat, Hanover rat, Norway rat and Norwegian rat, is a widespread species of common rat. One of the largest muroids, it is a brown or grey rodent with a body length of up to 28 cm (11 in) long, and a tail slightly shorter than that. It weighs between 140 ...
- Rat - WikipediaThe best-known rat species are the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). This group, generally known as the Old World rats or true rats, originated in Asia . Rats are bigger than most Old World mice , which are their relatives, but seldom weigh over 500 grams ( 17 + 1 ⁄ 2 oz) in the wild.
- Rat - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsEverything you should know about the Rat. The Rat is a mid-size rodent, which is considered a common pest, though some species are kept as pets.
- 10 facts about rats - Animals | National Geographic KidsVery handy for spotting any rat-eating birds! 7) Rats can hear well, including sounds that are too high-pitched for humans to hear. They may also ‘smile’ with their ears! When they’re happy their ears relax, become droopy and slightly pinker. Aww!
- Rats: Facts about these thin-tailed, medium-size rodentsThere are nearly 60 known rat species around the world. (Image credit: Getty) Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the...
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