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Black Rat

Rattus rattus

The Black Rat is a small, clever rodent with a long tail and big ears. They are often found in homes and gardens, where they look for food and shelter.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The Black Rat is a sleek, medium-sized rodent with large ears, a pointed snout, and a very long, hairless tail usually longer than its body. It typically has black or dark brown fur on its back and a lighter belly, making it distinct from the larger, stockier Norway rat.

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Black Rat
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Black Rat

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Black rats are thought to have spread the Black Death across Europe centuries ago!

Black rats can jump impressively far, sometimes over three feet high!

Female black rats can have up to 5 litters in just one year, making many babies!

They constantly gnaw on things to keep their teeth from growing too long!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Acrobatic Climber

Black Rat can climb incredibly well because of their strong claws and agile bodies, helping them reach high places.

Fähigkeit

Balance Master

Black Rat has a long, flexible tail that helps them balance like a tightrope walker, preventing falls from high perches.

Fähigkeit

Whisker Navigator

Black Rat can sense changes in air currents and vibrations using their whiskers, helping them navigate perfectly in total darkness.

Fähigkeit

Ultrasonic Listener

Black Rat has incredible hearing that lets them detect ultrasonic sounds, helping them find food and avoid predators.

Maße und Details

Länge
13-18 cm
Gewicht
0.075-0.2 kg
Lebenserwartung
1-3 Jahre
Top Speed
12 km/h
Wurfgröße
5-10
Tragzeit
21-23 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

They are omnivores, eating almost anything from grains and fruits to insects and even small animals.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grains
  • Fruits
  • Seeds
  • Insects
  • Nuts

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

A significant nocturnal predator.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

Frequently hunts rats in urban and rural settings.

eaten by

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

A common snake predator of rodents.

eats

Common Wheat

Triticum aestivum

Black rats consume wheat grains from fields and storage.

eats

Plum tree

Prunus domestica

Black rats consume plum fruits as part of their varied diet.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

House RatRoof Rat

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Don't touch or chase wild rats; it's best to watch them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Black Rat?

13-18 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Black Rat?

0.075-0.2 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Black Rat?

1-3 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Black Rat?

12 km/h

Was frisst Black Rat?

They are omnivores, eating almost anything from grains and fruits to insects and even small animals.

Wo findet man Black Rat normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Black Rat?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Black Rat?

5-10

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