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Rats
Question | Answer |
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Where did rats originate | Asia |
What diseases did rats spread | Black Death |
What were rats originally domesticated for | Blood Sport |
What are rats heavily used for | Lab animals |
Lifespan of rats | 2-3 years |
Description/Behavior of rats | Lifespan: 2-3 years Highly intelligent Color variations Nocturnal |
Diet of Rats | Omnivores Pellets, vegetables, and fruits (sparingly) |
Gestation period for rats | 21 days |
Average litter size for rats | 4-7 |
Reproduction of rats | Gestation: 21 days Average litter size: 4-7 Altricial |
Common diseases of rats | Respiratory Infections Prone to tumors (especially females) |