Brown Rat

Other name: Common Rat, Street Rat, Sewer Rat, Wharf Rat, Hanover Rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat
Chinese name: 褐家鼠
Family: 鼠科 Muridae
Scientific name: Rattus norvegicus
Conservation status: 無危 LC 
Habitat: Urban

Description:
This is a widespread rodent species native to northern China but now found globally due to human activity. It has a robust body, blunt snout, and scaly tail that is shorter than its body. The fur is typically brown or gray. This species is highly adaptable and thrives in urban, rural, and wild environments. It is omnivorous, feeding on a wide range of foods, including grains, fruits, and small animals. The brown rat is known for its intelligence, social behavior, and ability to transmit diseases to humans. It is also widely used in scientific research.

Reference:
IUCN. (2023). Rattus norvegicus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org

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