Norway rats burrow extensively in soil and are excellent swimmers and good climbers. They usually nest in basements and lower portions of buildings. Nocturnal. Most activity and feeding takes place between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise. Very strong social hierarchy - the biggest and strongest Norway rats get the best food and harborage.
Norway rats burrow extensively in soil and are excellent swimmers and good climbers. They usually nest in basements and lower portions of buildings. Nocturnal. Most activity and feeding takes place between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise. Very strong social hierarchy - the biggest and strongest Norway rats get the best food and harborage.
