A 22-inch giant rat was discovered in a home in Normanby, North Yorkshire, prompting curiosity due to its unusual size, which is bulkier than the average cat. This specimen is notable but not the largest ever, as other extinct species were larger. The growing rat problem is linked to overflowing public bins and overgrown vegetation, according to local officials. Global research indicates rising rat numbers in major cities, partly attributed to higher temperatures and urban waste, conditions shared by the UK, which faces similar challenges with rat populations due to municipal service cuts.
The 22in colossus was found by a pest controller in a home in Normanby, North Yorkshire. It looks exceptionally bulky, like a meerkat on steroids.
Local councillor David Taylor pointed out that overflowing public bins and overgrown vegetation contribute to the growing rat population in the area.
Research published in January revealed that cities globally are experiencing significant increases in rat numbers, with Washington DC up by 390% and San Francisco by 300%.
The same conditions that allow rats to thrive globally, such as warmer temperatures and increasing urban populations, are also prevalent in the UK, exacerbating the rat issue.
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