Rats Aren't the Problem in Cities. We Are. – Institute for Local
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In Defense of the Rat
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Rats! The Regions With the Most Sightings
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In Defense of the Rat – Mother Jones
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Why don't rats get the same ethical protections as primates?
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Why Cities Can't Get Rid Of Rats
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Gross! New York State Home to 6 of the “Rattiest Cities” in America
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City rats do not harbor more diseases than their country cousins •
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Oh, Rats! How to Avoid Rodents at Community Composting Sites – Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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We are at war': New York's rat crisis made worse by climate change, New York