Norway Rat
(Rattus Norvegicus)
Prevalence : Widespread
Appearance :
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.
Habits :
Nest in underground burrows, from which they
enter buildings in search of food; tend to remain in hiding
during the day.
Diet :
Omnivorous, but prefer meats; cannot survive
long without water.
Reproduction :
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.
Other Information : Most common rat in U.S.; limited
agility, but excellent swimmer; carrier of many serious
diseases.
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