Rats and Mice Identification Guide
- Size: Rats are larger and heavier, while mice are small and lightweight.
- Body Shape: Rats have thick, bulky bodies, whereas mice are slim and narrow.
- Snout: Rats have blunt snouts, but mice have pointed, sharp noses.
- Tail: Rats have thick, long tails with little hair, while mice have thin, slightly hairy tails.
- Ears: Rats have smaller ears compared to their heads, while mice have larger, more noticeable ears.
- Eyes: Rats have relatively small eyes, while mice have larger, rounder eyes.
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