BROWN RAT Rattus norvegicus
The Brown or Norway Rat has come a long way from its Old Word origins, living as an unwelcome commensal of man almost anywhere he dares to tread. A large rat, they are primarily terrestrial in habits and have invaded almost every inch of the globe. Despised for their reputation for carrying disease, Brown Rats are actually extremely intelligent creatures and worthy of our respect, if only for the fact that they have proved themselves more than capable of following manīs expansion every step of the way.
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FIGURE 1 - Adult lateral, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 2 - Same individual  (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 3 - Same individual  (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 4 - Same individual dorsal  (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 5 - Same individual ventral (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 6 - Same individual head lateral (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 7 - Same individual ear (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 8 - Same individual forefoot (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 9 - Same individual hind foot (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 10 - Same individual tail (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
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