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Norway Rat
• Despite being known as the Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus is native to northern China.
• Short, dense fur covers their bodies except for the nose, tail and ears, which are bald. Their natural colors range from gray to brown, often with lighter coloring on the underside.
• Large members of the mouse family, averaging 16 inches in total length, including the tail, which is usually just a bit shorter than its body.
• Norway rats are foragers that can survive on a huge range of foods, which has helped them spread so successfully across the world.
• The Norway rats now make their homes in a variety of habitats, from forests and open fields, to sewers and buildings. They may also build elaborate burrows with chambers for food storage and nesting.