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Norway Rat

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Appearance

• Brown in color


• Six to eight inches long without tail


• Small eyes and ears


• Rounded nose


• Shaggy fur


• Droppings are capsule-shaped

Behavior

• Nest in underground burrow - in which they can then enter the building


• Good jumpers, swimmers and climbers


• Most common rat in U.S.


• Limited quickness


• Can enter through a hole as small as a quarter


• Possess excellent sense of taste


• Carry many dangerous diseases


• Nocturnal Very cautious

Diet

• Omnivorous, prefer meats


• Drink water daily and require it for survival

Reproduction

• Litters may reach 12 in number


• Females can have up to 7 litters per year


• Adults live as long as one year