Brown Rat vs House Mouse
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Brown Rat
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m
House Mouse
0.095 m
| Brown Rat | House Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.5 kg | 12–30 g |
| Length | 20–28 cm | 6.5–9.5 cm |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | 13 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 0.5–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 23 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 6–12 | 3–14 |
| 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 | Urban, Farmland, Garden, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Coast, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |