House rat
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Muridae |
Body length
20-30 cm
Body weight
100-500 gr
Habitat
wherever it can build
Distribution
all over the wor
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House rat
Rattus rattus
Our animal
Diet
House rats will eat anyt
Reproduction
House rats repro
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re domesticated by the ancient Egyptians and are still one of the most common laboratory species, and are now becoming a household pet - House rats are well
adapted to human living condit ions and can be found in a variety of places, such as h omes, shops, warehouses and restaurants. Rats are incredib ly smart and learn newthings e asily, so humans often use the m for research, intelligence testing and therapeutic purposes. In zoo and home environments, they are preferred for trainin g and are often used in animal shows