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Roof Rat
- Latin Name:
- Rattus rattus
- Appearance:
- Black or brown, seven to 10 inches long, with a long tail, large ears and eyes, and a pointed nose. Body is smaller and sleeker than Norway rat. Fur is smooth.
- Habit:
- Nests inside and under buildings, or in piles of rubbish or wood. Excellent climber that can often be found in the upper parts of structures.
- Diet:
- Omnivorous, but shows a preference for grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables.
- Reproduction:
- Becomes sexually mature at four months, producing four to six litters per year that consist of four to eight young each. Lives up to one year.
- Other:
- Very agile; can squeeze through openings only 1/2-inch wide. Carrier of many serious diseases.
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