Can subway rats give New Yorkers hantavirus? Only if you do something extremely disgusting

Eek— that’s gross! New Yorkers can get hantavirus from rats scurrying around the city — but only if you’re doing something ...
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This NYC Rat Dragging a Pizza Slice Twice Its Size Is Peak New York

How Many Rats Live in New York? New York’s rat problem is no secret. New York City’s rat population is often estimated at around 3 million, though there is no official citywide rat census. Rat ...
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Everyone knows about New York City's rats, but they don't rule the city's underground anymore. An invasive ant species has taken over

New York City feels like a place built for big, attention-grabbing creatures. Pizza rat, for example. Yet below the traffic and concrete, a small European ant species has carved out a surprising ...
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I’m Squeaking Here! — Inside the Secret Sonic Language of NYC’s Rats

An estimated three million rats live in the city, which is a little over one-third of the human population. A new study found rats alter their vocalizations depending on the environment and level of ...