Brown rat

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_rat
gptkb:Rattus_norvegicus
gptkbp:adapted_into Highly adaptable
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
Live in colonies
Used in psychological studies
gptkbp:color Brown or gray
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Brown_rat
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
Scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:controls Poisoning
Trapping
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of urban life
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:domestication Commonly kept as pets
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Resident_Evil
gptkb:Fallout_series
Used in behavioral experiments
Used in drug testing
Used in neuroscience research
Used in toxicology studies
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:The_Secret_of_NIMH
gptkb:Ratatouille
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Scavengers
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Used in genetic research
gptkbp:gestation_period 21 to 24 days
gptkbp:habitat Urban areas
gptkbp:has_ability Problem-solving skills
Memory retention
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brown rat
gptkbp:intelligence Highly intelligent
gptkbp:lifespan 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:litter_size 6 to 12
gptkbp:nesting Build nests in burrows
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Charlotte's_Web
gptkb:The_Tale_of_Despereaux
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkbp:population Natural predators
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Cats
Dogs
Birds of prey
gptkbp:reproduction Breeds year-round
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Rattus_norvegicus
gptkbp:seed_dispersal Sequenced
gptkbp:size 20 to 25 cm in body length
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:Hantavirus
gptkb:Leptospirosis
gptkb:Salmonella
gptkbp:social_structure Social animals
gptkbp:uses Model organism
gptkbp:weight 200 to 500 grams
gptkbp:wildlife Worldwide
Can affect local wildlife
Can cause damage to crops
Can cause damage to property
Can spread diseases to humans