How are rats and mice alike?

Answer 1

Rats are more docile, and often a lot larger. Rats can grow two times bigger than a mouse. Rats are the smartest rodents on earth (about same IQ as a cat or dog) and can be taught many tricks and commands. Most rats have a longer lifespan than mice. They are able to live up to 2 years, whereas the average lifespan of mice is nine months to a year.

However, mice are much smaller and they are not as docile. A mouse will normally have larger ears in proportion to their head, their tail will be smaller and lighter (more movable), and they do not show the same level of intelligence.

Rats are known to be cautious, and less easily caught in a trap. Mice tend to be more curious, and will investigate a tra more readily - to their detriment. Professional pest controllers know that, initially, they need to place un-set rat traps around so that rats have a chance to get used to the items. Once the rats are used to the trap, they can be set. Mice traps, on the other hand, will catch mice immediately, unless they are simply set inte wrong place.

Mice are more likely to stand up on their hind legs, supported by their tail, in order to feed or fight. They are better jumpers. They also tend to be afraid of rats, and are repelled by rat smells.

In the period of a year, female mice can breed up to 10 litters of 5 to 6 young; rats can have six litters of up to 12 young in the same period. Young mice can breed from about 6 weeks old, whereas young rats reach reproductive age at closer to 3 months.

Answer 2

Very similar liver. very similar heart. Very similar reproductive system. Very similar heart. Both have two kidneys which are similar. many similarities. Seek and you shall find. Its all over the net and im curerntly going of general knowledge after doing a rat dissection. lungs are made of cartilage not bones like us humans. THATS A DIFFERENCE!

Answer 3

Well theirs a lot really, if you hadn't noticed. Though they have many different on the inside their is a lot of similarities just look up "Parts Of a Rat" on goggle and compare them with a human.

Answer 4

Rats and mice are both small rodents that belong to the same family, Muridae. They have similar body structures, with pointed snouts, large ears, and long tails. Additionally, they are both known for their ability to adapt and thrive in various environments.

Answer 5

Well the rat has the same organs (i think) . Have adapted over the years, the rat is even quite smart in some ways, They have a spine (veretebrates) they are omnivores est.

Answer 6

They are both mascots for huge companies....Warner Brothers and Disney -Santiago

Answer 7

They are rodents. they are both rodents

Answer 8

No.