Gallery description : pictures of white rats

Rat is a mammal that generally inhabits underground close to human settlements. It has a fur covering and can speed up to 13km/h (8mph). Rat (rattus rattus) is 20-50cm (7.8-19.7in) and has a weight 200-900g (0.4-2lbs). Life duration is 2-5 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: eggs, nuts, potatoes, corn

Facts about rats
NameRat
TypeMammal
GenusRattus
FamilyMuridae
Life Span2-5 years
PredatorsOwls, snakes, raccoon, cats
Weight200-900g (0.4-2lbs)
Average Litter Size8
Skin TypeFur
Top Speed13km/h (8mph)
HabitatUnderground close to human settlements
Main PreyEggs, nuts, potatoes, corn
OrderRodentia
ColourGrey, black, white, brown
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Size20-50cm (7.8-19.7in)
KingdomAnimalia
ClassMammalia
Scientific NameRattus rattus
DietOmnivore
PhylumChordata
LifestyleSolitary
Image Details
Description Pictures of white rats. Two baby silver rats, 5 weeks old photo - WP10516
Width 1251 pixels
Heigh 896 pixels
File type JPG
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