Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus · Mammal, Vertebrate, Warm-blooded, Wild/Feral
Animal Family
Muridae, order Rodentia, class Mammalia
Animal Category
Wild Prey
Breed / Variety
Wild Norway Rat (though the toy is inspired by Master Splinter)
Conservation Status
Least Concern, population increasing
About This Creature
Medium-sized rodent with coarse brown or grey fur, scaly tail, and rounded ears
Physical Characteristics
Long scaly tail, pointed snout, prominent incisors, rounded ears, short limbs
Behavior & Temperament
Social, highly adaptable, nocturnal, burrowing behavior
Habitat & Diet
Origin Region
Northern China, now globally cosmopolitan
Habitat
Urban/Suburban, Agricultural, Terrestrial and fossorial
Diet & Nutrition
Omnivore, feeds on grains, scraps, small insects, and garbage
Lifespan & Health
1-2 years in the wild, prone to various diseases, high reproductive rate
Special Characteristics
Exceptional adaptability, strong chewers, high intelligence, cultural representation as martial arts sensei (Master Splinter)
Ecological Information
Acts as prey for various predators, scavenger, can be a pest in urban environments