| home | COMMON RAT Rattus norvegicus |
glossary |
 | Common Rat Track Rats will always run close to or under cover. |
 | Common Rat Footprints M = manus Rats and mice have four toes on the front foot and five on the hind. The toes of the front foot (manus) are evenly spaced, but on the rear (pes) the central three are usually bunched and may be almost parallel, as here. Diameter of coin = 18mm |
| DETAILS | |
| Site | Marygate, York |
| Date | November 2000 |
| Substrate | silt |
| Age of prints | 1 day |
| Gait | |
| Identification | 4 toes manus/5 toes pes, size, habit - staying close to cover. |
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