Brown rat
A species of Rats, Also known as Street rat, Hanover rat, Norwegian rat, Wharf rat Scientific name : Rattus norvegicus Genus : Rats
Brown rat, A species of Rats
Also known as:
Street rat, Hanover rat, Norwegian rat, Wharf rat
Scientific name: Rattus norvegicus
Genus: Rats
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Description
The brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) lives all over the world. Brown rats look chubby and are larger than most other rats. Brown rats have the nickname "street rat" given how they tend to follow human populations. Their stubbornness to follow humans allowed them to survive long enough on a destroyed boat to reach the Faroe Islands in the 1700s.
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Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Brown rat is an omnivorous rodent, fond of seeds, fruits, grains, and insects. Its resourceful nature allows it to thrive on human waste, with preference for high-protein food items, like eggs and meat.
AdultSize
15 - 28 cm
Appearance
Brown rat are medium-sized rodents with a sleek, cylindrical body. They possess soft, short fur that is primarily earthy brown on top, with lighter grey to white fur underneath. The species features large, circular and hairless ears alongside beady black eyes. They are distinguished by their long, tapered tails, which are devoid of fur and have a scaly texture. Age or gender doesn't significantly impact their appearances.
Behavior
Brown rat exhibits nocturnal, omnivorous foraging behavior primarily relying on its highly developed senses of smell, taste, and hearing. With social dynamics characterized by hierarchy within both male and female groups, brown rat shows territorial aggressiveness. Their remarkable gnawing ability, a survival behavior, enables them to navigate urban and suburban habitats efficiently.
Population
Stable
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