""Ever since the caveman days, we have tried to control rats. We poison them. We trap them. We do horrible things to these animals. And just when we think we've won? They rebound.""
""Rats are rodents, a lineage of mammals that dates back to the days of the dinosaurs. That means that in a world of giant, dangerous predators, rat ancestors found ways to feed, breed, and endure.""
Rats are often viewed with disgust, yet they embody remarkable resilience and adaptability. They have survived global catastrophes and human eradication attempts. Urban rodentologist Bobby Corrigan emphasizes the futility of controlling rat populations, stating that they always rebound. Rats, as a lineage of mammals, have thrived since the time of dinosaurs, outlasting significant extinction events. Today, they represent the most diverse group of mammals, with numerous species, including the black and brown rats, commonly found in urban environments.
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