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Rats learn to drive miniature cars and show enjoyment, study finds

Rats can be trained to drive miniature cars and appear to enjoy the experience, displaying excitement and motivation during the task.

The Rat Studies that Foretold a Nightmarish Human Future

Rats are selective eaters which complicates poisoning them, as they often reject contaminated food.
Research has shown that rats can become bait-shy when associating poison with negative effects.

Rats learn to drive miniature cars and show enjoyment, study finds

Rats can be trained to drive miniature cars and appear to enjoy the experience, displaying excitement and motivation during the task.

The Rat Studies that Foretold a Nightmarish Human Future

Rats are selective eaters which complicates poisoning them, as they often reject contaminated food.
Research has shown that rats can become bait-shy when associating poison with negative effects.
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#new-york-city

NYC Council Approves Rat Contraceptive Program in Effort to Curb Rodent Population

New York City Council initiates a rat contraceptive pilot program to tackle rodent population effectively.

New York City has a rat problem. Officials have a plan to kick it from the curb

Residents are frustrated with the persistent rat problem in New York City, prompting community action for better waste management solutions.

NYC's New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect: What to Know

New York City mandates residents to use lidded trash bins instead of leaving bags on sidewalks, aiming to decrease rat activity.

NYC will never win its war on rats, so it's settling for a truce

Rats in New York are more than pests; they reflect a complex relationship between urban environments and the creatures that inhabit them.

Rats take another blow as pizza box trash cans spread throughout NYC

NYC Parks are expanding pizza-specific trash cans to reduce litter and control rat population.

Street Leather' puts New York City rats front and center in new zine | amNewYork

'Street Leather' zine reveals unique stories and photographs of New York City's rats, offering a creative platform for public engagement and personal narratives.

NYC Council Approves Rat Contraceptive Program in Effort to Curb Rodent Population

New York City Council initiates a rat contraceptive pilot program to tackle rodent population effectively.

New York City has a rat problem. Officials have a plan to kick it from the curb

Residents are frustrated with the persistent rat problem in New York City, prompting community action for better waste management solutions.

NYC's New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect: What to Know

New York City mandates residents to use lidded trash bins instead of leaving bags on sidewalks, aiming to decrease rat activity.

NYC will never win its war on rats, so it's settling for a truce

Rats in New York are more than pests; they reflect a complex relationship between urban environments and the creatures that inhabit them.

Rats take another blow as pizza box trash cans spread throughout NYC

NYC Parks are expanding pizza-specific trash cans to reduce litter and control rat population.

Street Leather' puts New York City rats front and center in new zine | amNewYork

'Street Leather' zine reveals unique stories and photographs of New York City's rats, offering a creative platform for public engagement and personal narratives.
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Suzanne Vega on NYC "Rats," Fontaines D.C., and Her First LP in Nearly a Decade: Podcast

Suzanne Vega's new single "Rats" pays homage to New York's gritty underbelly and coincides with the National Rat Summit.
#st-paul-island

On a remote Alaskan island, a 'strike team' hunts a single elusive rat

Rats pose a significant threat to the seabird population on St. Paul Island, prompting immediate action from local authorities.

A Remote Alaskan Island Is on High Alert for a Rat

St. Paul Island residents are actively searching for a potentially harmful rat presence that could disrupt the island's delicate ecosystem.

On a remote Alaskan island, a 'strike team' hunts a single elusive rat

Rats pose a significant threat to the seabird population on St. Paul Island, prompting immediate action from local authorities.

A Remote Alaskan Island Is on High Alert for a Rat

St. Paul Island residents are actively searching for a potentially harmful rat presence that could disrupt the island's delicate ecosystem.
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#public-health

Is DC Really the Most Rat-Infested City in America? - Washingtonian

DC now holds the title of the Rat Capital of the US, surpassing major cities like New York and Chicago.

Mum 'disgusted' by swarm of rats when taking kids to school in south London

A mother's video of a rat infestation in Tooting highlights severe public sanitation issues and community outrage.

NYC's new anti-rat pizza box trash cans passed over by locals

New York's new pizza box trash bins face skepticism from locals regarding their effectiveness in deterring rats.

Inside NYC Mayor Eric Adams' long hatred of rats: A pet named 'Mickey,' boozy traps and his family's Alabama farm

Mayor Eric Adams' lifelong hatred for rats stems from growing up in homes infested with them, highlighted by his childhood pet rat named Mickey.

As rats wreak havoc inside cars, Boston officials weigh creation of new Pest Control Office

Boston residents facing rat problem with vehicles
City officials consider creating Office of Pest Control for streamlined efforts

Is DC Really the Most Rat-Infested City in America? - Washingtonian

DC now holds the title of the Rat Capital of the US, surpassing major cities like New York and Chicago.

Mum 'disgusted' by swarm of rats when taking kids to school in south London

A mother's video of a rat infestation in Tooting highlights severe public sanitation issues and community outrage.

NYC's new anti-rat pizza box trash cans passed over by locals

New York's new pizza box trash bins face skepticism from locals regarding their effectiveness in deterring rats.

Inside NYC Mayor Eric Adams' long hatred of rats: A pet named 'Mickey,' boozy traps and his family's Alabama farm

Mayor Eric Adams' lifelong hatred for rats stems from growing up in homes infested with them, highlighted by his childhood pet rat named Mickey.

As rats wreak havoc inside cars, Boston officials weigh creation of new Pest Control Office

Boston residents facing rat problem with vehicles
City officials consider creating Office of Pest Control for streamlined efforts
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#urban-wildlife

A golden age of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

Rats, particularly brown rats, have a complex history and relationship with humans that is being illuminated by new scientific research.

Great Blue Heron Swallows NYC Rat Whole in Shocking Video

A blue heron was filmed hunting and swallowing a rat in Central Park, highlighting nature's cycle in urban settings.

A golden age of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

Rats, particularly brown rats, have a complex history and relationship with humans that is being illuminated by new scientific research.

Great Blue Heron Swallows NYC Rat Whole in Shocking Video

A blue heron was filmed hunting and swallowing a rat in Central Park, highlighting nature's cycle in urban settings.
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#nyc

Check out these new pizza box-friendly garbage bins now all over NYC

New garbage disposals shaped like pizza boxes are being installed in NYC parks to combat rat problems and improve cleanliness.

NYC debuts new pizza box-friendly trash cans in the latest salvo in war on rats

New pizza box disposal bins are introduced in NYC parks to combat rodent issues and keep the streets clean.

Check out these new pizza box-friendly garbage bins now all over NYC

New garbage disposals shaped like pizza boxes are being installed in NYC parks to combat rat problems and improve cleanliness.

NYC debuts new pizza box-friendly trash cans in the latest salvo in war on rats

New pizza box disposal bins are introduced in NYC parks to combat rodent issues and keep the streets clean.
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Queens woman fined $600 over rat reports

A Queens woman was fined $600 for rat complaints related to a city-owned tree, sparking outrage and calls for procedural reform.

How long do wild rats live in the UK? (It might surprise you)

Wild rats in the UK typically live 1-2 years, affected by environmental factors, diet, and genetics.

I just returned from the Paris Olympics and it was nothing like I expected. These 7 awful things surprised me the most.

Paris did not meet expectations, with significant discomfort from lack of air conditioning and surprising encounters with wildlife.

Laura Washington: Is the 'rat hole' Chicago's new brand?

A sidewalk hole with an imprint of a dead rat in Roscoe Village has become a tourist attraction in Chicago
The story of the rat hole went viral and was reported by various media outlets

Rats scurry from under person's blanket | Flipboard

Rats spotted on New York City subway
Video shows rats scurrying from under a person's blanket

The 10 Most Interesting Things We Learned About Our Pets And Animals This Year

Cats have 276 distinct facial expressions
Rats may have an imagination

A rat: We can no longer live as rats: we know too much'

Rats possess unique and remarkable qualities that differentiate them from other rodents.
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