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Do rats have live birth or lay eggs?

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∙ 9y ago
Updated: 8/6/2025

Rats give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. They are mammals, and like most mammals, they develop their offspring internally and give birth to fully formed baby rats, known as pups. The gestation period for rats is typically around 21 to 23 days.

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