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Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Wait, what? A RAT caught and ate a BAT? And there's video! What does it portend?

Urbanization-driven rat incursions into bat caves enable rats to bite and kill bats, creating a plausible route for transferring bat-borne viruses to humans.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Too many rats? Birth control is one city's answer

Somerville faces severe rat infestations causing property damage, health risks, and quality-of-life impacts, prompting a city trial of rodent birth control.
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fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Turf war: Abandoned, trash-filled lot attracts rats and cats in Coney Island

Pictures show that even the neighborhood cats have given up the fight and are sharing food sources with the rodents.
Public health
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBBC Sport
1 month ago

Wales v Belgium: 'Freak of nature' rat invades pitch in World Cup qualifier

A rat likely came from nearby allotments and railway sidings and appeared at the stadium despite bait stations and cleaning measures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Overflowing bins and climate change: Why might rats be getting bigger in the UK?

Experts have noted that overflowing bins and food waste contribute significantly to the growing sizes of rats in urban areas, leading to larger and more difficult-to-manage populations.
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Rats, beware: Toronto outlines new plan to attack its growing rodent problem | CBC News

Toronto plans to address its growing rat problem with an environmental-focused response strategy.
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NYC food
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

This garbage and rats walking tour explores the gross-and engrossing-history of NYC

Rats and garbage are integral to New York City’s history, with tours exploring their significance.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 months ago

Opinion: One Way To Stop The Rats? Turn Away From Fines.

Fines alone are ineffective in addressing New York's rodent crisis, often penalizing those who cannot afford remediation.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

This garbage and rats walking tour explores the gross-and engrossing-history of NYC

Rats and garbage are integral to New York City’s history, with tours exploring their significance.
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OMG science
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Scientists figure out how the brain forms emotional connections

Rats exhibit human-like emotional responses, indicating complex emotional models associated with fear and learning.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 months ago

NYC seeks court orders to access infested properties in war on rats

City attorneys secured court access to a vacant Harlem lot to exterminate a severe rat infestation.
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