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The new class of rats at the Seneca Park Zoo was born February of 2010. They are named after the Star Wars characters. We have one hairless rat in the bunch named Yoda!
Status in the wild
Norway rats are common. They are subject to persistent pest control due to the damage they cause and the numerous diseases they spread.
Habitat
Norway rats are originally native to northern China. These rats were native to forests and brushy areas; today however, they prefer a habitat right alongside the rapid expansion of human populations.
Diet
Rats are excellent foragers. They feed on many types of food including food discarded by humans. They also eat mice, chicks, birds, small lizards, and occasionally fish.