The black rat (Rattus rattus), also known as ship rat, roof rat, or house rat.
A ship or house rate can make a good pet as they are calm and peaceful.
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close-up of a wild black rat (Rattus rattus) outdoors on a wooden deck, in the snow
All rats are known to be disease carriers and have caused significant loss of lives in the past when hygiene in cities was not at a premium.
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Palm rats are also excellent foragers because they are generalists. These rats will partner with each other to forage and hunt together. T
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