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- Rat - Wikipedia
There are 56 known species of rats in the world [1] The best-known rat species are the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) This group, generally known as the Old World rats or true rats, originated in Asia
- Getting rid of rats and mice - King County, Washington
Rodents (rats and mice) are common pests in our area and can be dangerous They can ruin your food, destroy things in your home, and start electrical fires Rats and mice also carry diseases that can make people sick Find tips on how to keep rodents away and how to clean up after them
- Living with wildlife: Rats - Washington Department of Fish Wildlife
Washington is home to both native and non-native rats, the latter sometimes being referred to as Old World rats Native to the Orient, Asia Minor, and Siberia, Old World rats were introduced to North America on the ships of the early voyagers
- Different Types of Rat Species in North America | EcoGuard
While many rodents are referred to as "rats" due to similarities in appearance and behavior, not all belong to the Rattus genus The distinction between rats and mice often hinges on size Larger muroid rodents are typically labeled as rats whereas smaller ones are termed mice
- Rat | Rodent Species, Habitats Characteristics | Britannica
rat, (genus Rattus), the term generally and indiscriminately applied to numerous members of several rodent families having bodies longer than about 12 cm, or 5 inches (Smaller thin-tailed rodents are just as often indiscriminately referred to as mice )
- 13 Types of Common Rats: Identification with Images
Rats are more than just the creatures we glimpse in city alleys—they come in many fascinating types, from sleek black climbers to curly-coated pets and swamp-dwelling natives This guide explores 13 different types of rats, each with its own look, lifestyle, and habitat
- Rats for Adoption - Search Adopt a Rat
Find photos of Rats for adoption near you Read profiles of Rats personalities Give a healthy Rat a home Why buy a Rat for sale when you can adopt? Use Search Saver We will e-mail you when we find a Rat in your area for adoption
- Rats - National Geographic
There are dozens of species of rats but black rats and brown rats are the two that most commonly live among humans What are rats? Much like dogs, though not as beloved, rats are our
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