Common Rat  ( Brown Rat = Norway Rat )

Rattua Norvegicus

Identification : HB 22-26 cm T 18-22 cm,W250-500g

Larger and dumpier than the black rat fur grey-brown to

almost black, pale grey underneath; feet flesh-coloured; 

tail virtually hairless, rounded in cross-section and scaly,

always shorter than the body;ears rounded, fleshy.

Distribution: Originally eastern Asia, but now found all over

the world and ubiquitous in britain and ireland .

Breeding: All year round , In colder section off the world

Apr-Oct; gestation is 22-24 days can be as many as 6 litters

per year with 12 young .The young open they eyes around

15 days ,they live off the mothers milk for about 3 weeks

and at 6-7 weeks they are independent.

Rats can be very dangerous when cornered and also carry

disease organisms ( salmonella and Weil's disease )

 

 

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