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Differences Between Rats and Mice

Mice measure between 3 and 14 inches in length and weigh up to two ounces. They may be white, brown or grey in color. Their snouts are triangular and feature long whiskers. Mice have large, floppy ears and long, thin, hairy tails. These rodents can be found throughout the world in a variety of climates and environments. They can live up to six years in captivity.  Mice are nocturnal, timid, social and territorial in nature.

Rats are medium-sized to large rodents with long tails that are commonly hairless and scaly. Like mice, these rodents are also found throughout the world, in varying environments. They are also nocturnal in nature. However, rats may grow to be as long as two feet and weigh considerably more than mice. Their coats are white, gray, brown or black in color and are often soiled enough to leave grease marks on touched surfaces. The snout of the rat is more pointed than that of the mouse. 

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