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Have you ever heard of a Philippine forest rat? A Philippine forest rat is a rodent species that belongs to the Rodentia order. They are also known as chanum torres. They are widely spread across the archipelago of the Philippines. The population of this rat species is stable and thriving across its range of habitats.
Here are some fun, engaging, and interesting facts on Philippine forest rats for your perusal. Afterward, do have a look at our other articles on the field vole and flying squirrel.
A Philippine forest rat is a species of rodent that are widely spread across the Philippines region.
A Philippine forest rat is a species of rodent that belong to the mammalian class due to its ability to give birth to young ones. They come under the order of Rodentia of the Muridae family. Its scientific name is Rattus everetti. They are also called Chanum Torres.
There is no accurate and rough estimate of the total number of Philippine forest rats in the world. Their population is abundant in its range.
Philippine forest rats are only found in the Philippines. They are found throughout the archipelago. They are seen in Mindanao Islands and other islands.
Philippine forest rats are usually seen in forest patches and other shrubby areas.
Philippine forest rats prefer to live in groups, and their groups are called packs.
The Philippine forest rat has an average lifespan of around two to three years. This may vary according to the habitat and diet.
The Philippine forest rat species breed through the process of sexual mating. The breeding process in this species goes on for the entire year, and the female is capable of producing several litters per year, comprising eight to nine pups. The pups become sexually mature after around 10 weeks of being born.
A Philippine forest rat is listed as the least concerned species by the IUCN Red List. Their population is stable and does not face any extinction threat.
Philippine forest rats are usually brown, tan, black, or gray in color. They have a long tail which helps in controlling the movement. The color of the fur is usually brown. They are very similar in appearance to other forest rat species.
The cuteness of this mammal is highly subjective, depending on the individual. For some people, this forest rat species is extremely cute, while for others, these creatures are somewhat repulsive in appearance.
Philippine forest rats use sounds and smell to communicate with each other. They produce ultrasonic sounds that are not audible to humans.
Philippine forest rat is a medium-sized rat and has a length of 7.5 in (19 cm).
This mammal species is extremely swift when it comes to moving around. The ability to run at speeds of up to eight mph (12.8 kph) helps them stay safe from predators.
On an average scale, an adult Philippine forest rat weighs around 0.55 lb (0.2 kg).
As a Philippine forest rat is a rat, its species is Rattus everetti. A male Philippine forest rat is called a buck and an unmated female are called does, and a pregnant or parent female is called a dam.
A baby Philippine forest rat is called a kitten or pup.
Philippine forest rats are omnivores. Their diet includes insects, snails, slugs, invertebrates, and worms. The known predators are hawks, eagles, and owls.
Forest rats might be dangerous when they feel irritated by the environment. Their bite can cause a certain type of disease.
Philippine forest rats are wild rats and are not suitable for keeping as pets.
Philippine forest rats are widespread through their range of habitat and primarily feed on a diet of worms and insects.
There are several types of rats in the Philippines. Two common types are the Black rat or sewer rat and Brown rat or common rats, which are found near houses. There are also several other wild rats like large luzon forest rat, large tooth hairy-tailed rat, and so on.
The rat species is known to have originated from Asia and Australia. In the mid-1500s, this mammal species was brought to Europe and to North America in the 1750s.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! For more relatable content, check out these bat-eared fox facts and jackal facts pages.
You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable philippine forest rat coloring pages.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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