Gallery description : rats pictures

Rats are mammals that lead a solitary life. Sometimes rats are called rattus rattus, this is a scientific name for the animal. Interesting fact is that this mammals can run 13km/h (8mph). Rats life span is 2-5 years. Rats weight about 200-900g (0.4-2lbs). 20-50cm (7.8-19.7in) is a usual size of a rat.

Facts about rats
NameRat
PredatorsOwls, snakes, raccoon, cats
FamilyMuridae
Life Span2-5 years
ColourGrey, black, white, brown
KingdomAnimalia
LifestyleSolitary
HabitatUnderground close to human settlements
PhylumChordata
GenusRattus
Main PreyEggs, nuts, potatoes, corn
Average Litter Size8
ClassMammalia
Top Speed13km/h (8mph)
Skin TypeFur
Scientific NameRattus rattus
OrderRodentia
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Weight200-900g (0.4-2lbs)
DietOmnivore
TypeMammal
Size20-50cm (7.8-19.7in)
Image Details
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Heigh 691 pixels
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