ROOF RAT (Rattus rattus)
Biology
- Length: 6 to 8 inches
- Weight: 5 to 12 ounces
- Normally brown to gray-black in color
- Tail is longer than head and body combined.
- Droppings are up to ½ inch long, spindle shaped with pointed ends.
Distribution/Habits
- Found worldwide
- Prefer to nest in upper parts of structure, such as roof tops
- Will nest outdoors in higher areas, such as tree tops, or will nest in burrows in or under vegetation around buildings
- Will shy away from new objects in their established route to food and water sites.
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