Jun 12, 2025 · Rat, 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 …

May 13, 2022 · The most common type of rat you’ll find in your home is the Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). It’s also known as the Norway rat, Hanover rat, Parisian rat, or the Wharf rat. …

Description of the Rat This species is a relatively large rodent with brownish fur, short legs, and a long scaly tail. Their underside coloration typically ranges between cream and light brown. …

A black rat, Rattus rattus, photographed at the George M. Sutton Avian Research Center. There are dozens of species of rats but black rats and brown rats are the two that most commonly …

Apr 27, 2023 · Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, but other …

May 27, 2024 · “A rat’s teeth never stop growing” Rats live in places all over the world. They are nocturnal and live in packs. These medium-sized rodents are omnivores eating insects, seeds, …

Jul 11, 2025 · In North America the primary rat species of concern within the genus Rattus are the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). While many rodents are …