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Norway Rat (Rattus
Norvegicus)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Brown, heavy-bodied, six to eight inches long; small eyes and ears,
blunt nose; tail is shorter than head and body; fur is shaggy; droppings
are capsule-shaped. |
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Habits :
Nest in underground burrows, from
which they enter buildings in search of food; tend to remain in hiding
during the day. |
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Diet :
Omnivorous, but prefer meats; cannot
survive long without water. |
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Reproduction
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Reaches sexual maturity in two months; can
breed any month of the year; litter may number from eight to twelve;
females can have four to seven litters per year; adults live as long as
one year. |
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Other Information
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Most common rat in U.S.;
limited agility, but excellent swimmer; carrier of many serious
diseases. |
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