You might be referring to the tapir, a South American rodent (the world's largest rodent) that looks very much like a "five foot rat".
The nutria, also known as coypu, is a common animal found in Louisiana that resembles a mix between a beaver and a big rat. Nutrias are large rodents with long orange teeth, webbed feet, and a rat-like tail. They are considered an invasive species in the region.
Rat droppings are small, dark, and tapered at both ends, resembling a grain of rice. They are typically found in clusters and can vary in size depending on the age and size of the rat. It is important to clean up and dispose of rat droppings carefully as they can carry diseases.
The animal that represents the year 1948 in the Chinese calendar is the Rat.
The Chinese animal for 2020 is the Rat. The Year of the Rat represents wealth, abundance, and new beginnings. Individuals born in the Year of the Rat are said to be clever, quick-witted, and resourceful.
A rat looks very much like a mouse. Rats are much larger and are shaped a little differently. If you want to get an accurate description, I would advise you to put it in a search engine and look at the images.
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It might be an otter.
chinchla
There is an animal that looks like a beaver but the tail is more like a rat tail and it is called a Nutria.
parson
Likely large roof rats or wharf rats. They get rather large, perhaps larger than you thought a rat would be.
A rat! I know what a rat looks like this was no rat to big sleek and fat
Malamute is the correct spelling. This is not the animal I just saw in Westminster,co. I IMAGINE THERE IS A BETTER ANSWER FOR THE ABOVE QUESTION. THIS ANIMAL HAD A NEARLY 2 FOOT RAT LIKE TAIL.
a banana rat fetus
No because a mouse looks like a rat but it isn't a rat isn't it?