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The Roof Rat (rattus rattus): also known as the
black rat or the ship rat. They are smaller than the Norway rat
with slender bodies that are 15 to 20 cm long with a tail that
is longer. White or grey bellied, they have a pointed nose and
large ears. They nest in trees, attics and walls.
This species of rats have 4 to 7 litters per year of 6 to 12 young each. They eat lots and they need water to drink. Their droppings are dark oval pellets, 15 to 20 mm (½ to ¾ inch) long. |