Another unwelcome consequence of climate change: an explosion of urban rats
Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to add to that list: Climate change is helping rat populations thrive in U.S.
Climate change is amazing—if you’re a rat
In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.
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Rat populations in cities are booming as the planet warms up
Global warming is helping rats thrive in major cities around the world, with Washington DC seeing the fastest growth in rats ...
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Why The Secret to a Longer Life Might Lie With This Very Specific Animal
The naked mole rat might look like a creepy, little, subterranean rodent, but according to a new study, it could hold the secret to living longer. The species lives far longer than scientists would ...
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The red sand boa is a non-venomous snake that thrives in dry scrublands and grasslands that offer loose sand the snake can ...
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Rodents that save lives – meet Maryland Zoo’s “Hero Rats”
Meet Mirasol, one very, VERY large rat. “She’s about 1.7 kilograms,” says Jenny Egan, the Senior Area Manager for the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore.