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Yes they are different in many ways:
.rats are bigger
.rats have scaly tails but mices tails are furry
.mice droppings are smaller than a rats droppings - about the size of 1/2 a grain of rice
.rats can be aggressive, especially if cornered, they will attack but a mouse will just freeze
.rats have bellybuttons (i swear ive seen one!)
thier really not different they both are wild both like cheese/peanut butter and both break into peoples house
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMice and rats are both great, but it depends on their pros and cons :)
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∙ 12y agoMice tend to be more friendly and gentle-natured, and besides you can teach them tricks. However, a pet rat would probably considered "cooler".
P.S. It's MICE. :)
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∙ 12y agoSince rats are generally larger than mice, they also have larger tails. Other than that, the tails are quite similar.
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How are mice and rats different?
mice like cheese. rats dont.
Does a rat have mice babies?
No, mice and rats are two different species. Rats have rat babies, mice have mouse babies.
Are kangaroo rats mice or rats?
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How are hamsters different from rats and mice?
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Rats and Mice?
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How are rats and mice the same and different?
Different : Rat's are way bigger, and I think mice smell alot worse. Rats are more social, mice are more 'pocket pets'. Rats have longer tails. Same: They are both rodents, and require chew toys to keep their teeth down. Both look the same, except for their size.
Your cat ate mice not rats?
they eat rats,mice,and anything in the mouse selected:)
What is the study of rats and mice?
rats-and-miceology
Why do like to chase rats and mice?
cats chase mice because rats and mice like to run. that makes themexcited
Do you have rats or mice?
I have both. I breed rats for pet & show, mice I don't breed at all.
Do a rat and mouse have a mutualism relationship?
Rats will not tolerate mice living by them. Rats will kill mice.
Are mice rats and beaver all types of rodents?
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