In New York City the average rat is about 18 inches long from nose to tail although some rats have been known to grow up to 24 inches long. The average weight of a rat is about 1 pound.
Are New York rats bigger than regular rats?
No but they are more populous.
How long do New York rats live?
Up to three years.
How many New York rats are there?
It is estimated that there are two million rats in New York City.
What do New York rats eat?
New York rats will eat just about anything but prefer fresh fruits and vegetables meat nuts and seeds.
Where do New York rats live?
New York rats can be found in all five boroughs of the city.
They live in sewers abandoned buildings subways and even some residences.
What diseases do New York rats carry?
New York rats can carry a number of diseases including bubonic plague leptospirosis and salmonellosis.
Are New York rats dangerous?
While they are not typically aggressive New York rats can bite humans if they feel threatened.
What do New York rats do?
New York rats are nocturnal creatures that spend their nights foraging for food.
What time of year are New York rats most active?
New York rats are active year-round but are most active during the warmer months.
How do New York rats reproduce?
Female New York rats can have litters of up to 12 baby rats called kittens each year.
How big are New York rat litters?
New York rat litters can range in size from four to seven kittens.
How often do New York rats have litters?
New York rats can have up to seven litters each year.
How long does it take for New York rats to have babies?
It takes about 21 days for New York rats to have babies.
How many babies do New York rats have?
New York rats can have up to 12 babies each year.
What is the life expectancy of New York rats?
New York rats can live up to three years.
