How to Identify and Classify Rats
  • 1. What is the most common rat species found worldwide?
A) Black Rat (Rattus rattus)
B) Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys spectabilis)
C) Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
D) Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris)
  • 2. Which rat species typically has a tail longer than its body?
A) Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
B) Roof Rat (Rattus rattus)
C) Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
D) Black Rat (Rattus rattus)
  • 3. What is the typical body length of an adult Brown Rat (excluding the tail)?
A) 12-14 inches
B) 7-10 inches
C) 1-3 inches
D) 4-6 inches
  • 4. What color is typically associated with the fur of the Black Rat?
A) Gray
B) Dark brown to black
C) Light brown to tan
D) White
  • 5. What is a common sign of a rat infestation?
A) Ladybugs
B) Birdsong
C) Droppings
D) Spiderwebs
  • 6. Where are Brown Rats most likely to build their nests?
A) In attics
B) In trees
C) On roofs
D) Underground burrows
  • 7. What do rats use their whiskers for?
A) Defense against predators
B) Attracting mates
C) Digging burrows
D) Navigation in the dark
  • 8. What is the gestation period of a rat?
A) 90-100 days
B) 60-70 days
C) 21-23 days
D) 30-35 days
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a typical food source for rats?
A) Nectar
B) Garbage
C) Fruits
D) Grains
  • 10. What is the term for rat urine and grease trails?
A) Rub marks
B) Mud tracks
C) Scratch marks
D) Pheromone trails
  • 11. What is the typical lifespan of a rat in the wild?
A) 1-2 years
B) 10-12 years
C) 5-7 years
D) 20-25 years
  • 12. Which feature is a Brown Rat's snout best described as?
A) Blunt
B) Square
C) Pointed
D) Hooked
  • 13. What is a group of rats called?
A) A pack
B) A herd
C) A mischief
D) A swarm
  • 14. What is a common disease carried by rats?
A) Rabies
B) Common Cold
C) Leptospirosis
D) Tuberculosis
  • 15. What type of teeth do rats have that continuously grow?
A) Premolars
B) Incisors
C) Molars
D) Canines
  • 16. What kind of climate is ideal for the Brown Rat?
A) Arctic
B) Temperate
C) Desert
D) Tropical
  • 17. What sense is MOST important for rats navigating their environment?
A) Sight
B) Hearing
C) Taste
D) Smell
  • 18. What is the average number of pups in a rat litter?
A) 1-3
B) 15-20
C) 6-12
D) 25-30
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Brown Rat droppings?
A) Pointed ends
B) Capsule-shaped
C) Blunt ends
D) About 3/4 inch long
  • 20. What is a typical sign of gnawing by rats?
A) Irregular edges
B) Polished surfaces
C) Smooth, rounded holes
D) Clean, straight cuts
  • 21. If you find a dead rat, what is the safest way to dispose of it?
A) Pick it up with your bare hands.
B) Wear gloves and double bag it.
C) Leave it for scavengers.
D) Flush it down the toilet.
  • 22. Which of the following is an indication of fresh rat activity?
A) Cobwebs on droppings
B) Hard, dry droppings
C) Soft droppings
D) Dusty droppings
  • 23. What is the best method to control rat populations long-term?
A) Rely solely on traps
B) Ignore the problem
C) Eliminate food and water sources
D) Use poison baits exclusively
  • 24. Compared to the Brown Rat, Black Rats typically have
A) Smaller ears.
B) No ears.
C) The same size ears.
D) Larger ears.
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