Brown Rat vs Yellow-necked Mouse
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

Brown Rat
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m

Yellow-necked Mouse
0.13 m
| Brown Rat | Yellow-necked Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14β0.5 kg | 20β45 g |
| Length | 20β28 cm | 9β13 cm |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | 12 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1β3 yrs | 1β3 yrs |
| Gestation | 23 days | 25 days |
| Offspring | 6β12 | 2β11 |
| 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, Garden, Farmland, Mountain |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |