Black Rat Pup
Rattus rattus (pup)
A Black Rat Pup begins life hidden in a warm nest in buildings, roof spaces, tree hollows, or dense vegetation. Newborn pups are blind, hairless, and dependent on their mother’s milk before gradually sampling soft grains, fruit, and scraps. Their main survival tactic is staying quiet and concealed while adults forage nearby. One notable fact is that young black rats open their eyes at about two weeks old and soon become surprisingly agile climbers.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Black Rat Pup
- Black Rat