Where do Norway rats live? Movement patterns and habitat selection in livestock farms in Argentina

摘要

Context. The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) is recognised as one of the most harmful invasive mammal species in natural, urban and rural environments worldwide. Prevention and control of pest species in livestock farms is necessary to protect animal and human health, but control practices usually do not take into account the biology and ecology of the species to be controlled. The understanding of the biological requirements of Norway rats is necessary for the implementation of efficient management actions.