Brown Rat vs Bush Rat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Brown Rat
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m
Bush Rat
0.15 m
| Brown Rat | Bush Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.5 kg | 50–120 g |
| Length | 20–28 cm | 10–15 cm |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 23 days | 22 days |
| Offspring | 6–12 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Farmland, Garden, Wetland, Coast, Forest, Grassland, Woodland | Forest, Woodland, Heathland, Grassland, Wetland, coastal, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |