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Rodent Identification GuideNorway Rat Rattus norvegicus APPEARANCEBrown, 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. HABITSNest in underground burrows, from which they enter buildings in search of food; tend to remain in hiding during the day. DIETOmnivorous, but prefer meats; cannot survive long without water. REPRODUCTIONReaches 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 Australia.; limited
agility, but excellent swimmer; carrier
of many serious
diseases. |
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Rodent Identification GuideRoof Rat Rattus rattus APPEARANCEBlack or brown, seven to 250mm long, with a long tail and large ears and eyes, with a pointed nose; body is smaller and sleeker than Norway rat; fur is smooth. HABITSNests inside and under buildings, or in piles of rubbish or wood; excellent climber; can often be found in the upper parts of structures. DIETOmnivorous, but show a preference for grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables. REPRODUCTIONBecomes sexually mature at four months; four to six litters per year; four to eight young per litter; live up to one year. OTHER INFORMATION Very agile; can squeeze through openings only
12mm wide; carry many serious diseases. |
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