Giant rat

Giant rats are simply an oversized version of these common rodents. They vary greatly in strength, from ones the size of a cat to ones bigger than humans, like their mole rat cousins. They can be annoying - the rats are hostile and will begin combat if you draw too near, severely delaying the player's passage through rat-infested areas. The species exists in the Mojave has acquired white hair, blue glowing eyes, are light brown color and is bigger than the normal species.

Small
The smaller rats are still big enough to rival a dog in size. They usually attack in large groups and could visually appear out of nowhere. They differentiate in color, being black, grey and even white. They appear in the Core Region, as well as in Texas.

Big
These rats are even bigger than the mole rats and humans. Their visible spine gives them a disturbing appereance, while their size and power could prove a challenge for an unexperienced wastelander. They can be found in the Midwest and Texas.

Fallout: New Vegas
A new species appears in Fallout: New Vegas, larger, are light brown colour, blue glowing eyes and composed of white hair on its back. They usually don't attack but run away. Oddly enough, some can be pick-pocketed despite them not having pockets.

Small
The smaller version is equal in size to a small dog, it's not very resistant and its damage is not dangerous.

Occasionally, two children in Freeside will be seen chasing a Small Rat. If the Courier should kill the rat, the children will say "Thank you, mister" and perform an eating animation on the rat. Eventually the rat respawns and the children resume their chase.

Locations

 * One small giant rat can be found being chased by children in Freeside
 * Several can be found in Cerulean Robotics
 * Several can be found in Vault 11

Big
The bigger version is equal in size to a mole rat. As a result of radiation exposure, it became a little bigger and a little stronger than the smaller version.

It's not resistant but be warned, the bigger version is not a creature to be underestimated, it can kill a low wastelander within 3 hits and its attacks will go through armour. At low levels it's advised to avoid this creature, however it has a low DT and can be gunned down if the legs are crippled; this is advisable because they are normally quite fast and attack in groups.

Locations

 * Can be found in the Broc Flower Cave and in many other locations in the Mojave Wasteland.