Rats vs humans episode
I didn’t really appreciate the reporters bias towards rats. I wish they would have focused equally on rat lovers and rat haters. Things like “rat ick factor” and ending on “The way to unite humans is our disgust for rats,” is not was I was expecting for a title of “Rats vs Humans: A Love Story.” Also rats don’t carry the plague. Yersenia pestis is the bacteria carried by fleas. All mammals can spread these fleas. In fact, in my area some prairie dogs have been known to have these carrier fleas. Rats did play a role is migration of the bubonic plague, but it was mostly spread human to human by respiratory droplets (cough, sneeze, etc.). I’m honestly surprised Bobby agreed to be a part of this discussion with the bias. He is a great person to look to as to the attitude to have towards rats. Yes they can be invasive, wild rats can also be extremely destructive to property, but they are also loving and caring animals. If you have ever had pet rats you know this. Good story about rats: my daughter suffered from social anxiety after the schools shut down, during the pandemic. She got 6 pet rats and they have totally changed her life. She is happy and outgoing and able to go to school without fear now. Rats are amazing little creatures.
nikbobik via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/23
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