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Roof Rat
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Norway Rat |
| Ears
| Large and will cover eyes if bent forward. | Close to the body and do not cover eyes if bent forward.
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| Eyes | Large and prominent | Small |
| Nose & Muzzle | Pointed | Blunt
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| Body | Slender, 6.5 to 8" (16.5 to 20.3cm) | Heavy and thick, 7 to 10" (17.8 to 25.4cm)
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| Average Weight | 6 to 12 ounces (170.1 to 340.2g) | 10 to 17 ounces (283.5 to 481.9g)
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Tail | Longer than head and body, 7.5 to 10" (19.1 to 25.4cm) Top and bottom are same color. | Shorter than head and body. 6 to 8.5" (15.2 to 21.6cm) Darker on top, lighter on bottom.
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| Droppings | Average 1/2" in length and are pointed at both ends. Average 30 to 180 per day. | Average 3/4" in length and are blunt at both ends. Average 30 to 180 per day. |
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A Comparison of Norway and Roof Rats
