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Physical appearance : Black Rat is a medium size
rat. Upper parts of the Black Rat are gray brownish
while the under parts are whitish gray in colour.
Its total length lies between 16 – 22 cm and weigh
around 70 – 300 g. It has relatively large ears and
long pointed head. It has a dark, long and hairless
tail. Black Rat is a good climber.
Presence in India : Black rats are mostly
found in the Southern parts of India (Mysore). It
can also be spotted in the Corbett, Ranthambore and
Bandhavgarh National Park in India.
Habitat : They are mostly found in the areas
where human lives. They are also found in woods,
swamps, trees, cavity walls, around farms and on the
roof tops.
Diet : Black rats are omnivorous. They feeds
on fruits, cereals and grains. Black rats have the
capacity of consuming 15 g of food and 15 ml of
water in a day. |
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