Close-up images of the common or brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)


Close up images of the rat described as Common Rat, Brown Rat or Norway Rat - (Rattus norvegicus). It is a widespread verminous animal often carrying diseases which are dangerous to mankind. It is a prolific breader, the young are sexually active at the age of three months and a breeding female can produce 70 - 100 young in a year.


Size: 4020px × 2680px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © David Cole / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 3, brown, common, disease, hazard, health, norvegicus, norway, rat, rattus, vermin, weil