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Also known as ship rat or black rat
Spreads disease through droppings and urine
Lives in coastal areas - very common in seaports
Adults weigh between 5-9 ounces
Known as vegetarians because they prefer seeds - fruits - vegetables
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| Norway Rat |
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Also known as the house rat - most widely distributed rat in the United States
Spreads disease through droppings and urine
Stronger and more aggressive than roof rats - weighs between 12-16 ounces
Adapted to cool climates better than other species, but found in all states
Prefers meats and proteins to vegetables and fruits
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| White Throated Wood Rat (Pack Rat) |
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Lives in the southwestern states and desert areas
Build nests in rocky crevices and underground chambers
Feeds on cactus - mesquite and various leafy plants
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| House Mice |
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Can contaminate food and carry disease such as salmonellosis - rickettsial pox lymphocytic choriomenigitis - leptospirosis - ratbite fever - tularemia and dermatitis
Can get through a hole the size of a dime
Build nests out of string - insulation material - shredded paper
Nest building causes damage to homes and businesses
Found in all states in the U.S. and North America
Poor vision is compensated for by heightened sense of smell - taste - hearing and touch
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