Ganesha should ride on a mouse, signifying the unity of the small with the big but he is sometimes portrayed as riding a rat. Either way, it still means the same thing.
because it is the ride of lord ganesha
A Mouse
A mouse
Mooshikamu means rat.
Not before the rat eats the mouse.
Ganesh, the elephant-headed deity in Hindu mythology, is often depicted riding a mouse or a rat, which symbolizes the ability to overcome obstacles and the importance of humility. This unique mode of transport represents the idea that even the smallest creatures can carry great significance and that wisdom and strength can come from unexpected sources. In artistic representations, the mouse serves as Ganesh's vehicle, emphasizing his role as the remover of obstacles.
a mouse
Mushuk
A rat is a rodent and it is bigger than a mouse. However the largest rodent is a capybara and that is the size of a pig.
You should not keep a rat and a mouse on the same cage together, The rat will most likely kill the mouse as that is their natural instinct.
Mouse House or Rat flat
giant rat