Penerangan

WHAT IS A RODENT?

A rodent is a mammal belonging to the order Rodentia, accounting for about 40% of all mammal species. Their defining feature is a single pair of continuously growing incisors in both upper and lower jaws, which they use to gnaw, burrow, and defend themselves.

DIVERSITY & MORPHOLOGY

Rodents are found on nearly every landmass. They are highly adaptable and can be arboreal (trees), fossorial (burrows), or semiaquatic.

Key Features: Ever-growing incisors, robust bodies, short limbs, and long tails.
Examples: Mice, rats, squirrels, porcupines, and beavers.
Behavior: Highly social animals with complex communication and gnawing habits.

DAMAGE & HEALTH RISKS

Material & Infrastructural Damage

Rats gnaw on concrete, wood, insulation, and electrical harnesses, leading to:

Power failures & Short circuits
Fire hazards
Structural instability
Strong ammonia odor from urine

Zoonotic Diseases

Rats transmit dangerous pathogens to humans via bites or contaminated food:

Salmonella & E. coli
Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis)
Tuberculosis & Rabies
Parasites: Fleas, Mites, and Ticks

COMMON TYPES OF RATS

1. Sewer Rat (Brown Rat): Social animals typically found in underground holes, warehouses, and sewers.

2. Roof Rat (Black Rat): Expert climbers that prefer high, dry places like attics and insulation spaces.

CONCLUSION

While rodents play an ecological role, rats in human environments wreak havoc on property and pose severe health risks. Vigilance and professional pest control are crucial to managing and preventing infestations.

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