Friday, November 3, 2017

BLACK RAT

Photographed at Warrandyte, Victoria, November 2017
73                  BLACK RAT             Rattus rattus

AUSTRALIAN MAMMALS             73

Also known as Ship Rat, Roof Rat and House Rat. Originated in tropical Asia before being spread to Europe by the Roman, and then across the world by Europeans. Omnivores; serious pest to farmers and crops.



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