Found almost all over the world, rats are thin-tailed rodents that originated in Asia and Australia.
Apart from their remarkable intelligence and sociable nature, there are far more interesting facts about these creatures.
- House rats like warmer climates while brown rates are usually found in areas with temperate climate.
- Most rats are nocturnal.
- Rats prefer to eat meat as they are omnivores.
- Rats build nests from any materials before they give birth to their offspring.
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