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A rat in the New York City Subway. Rats in New York City are widespread, as they are in many densely populated areas. They are considered a cultural symbol of the city. [1] For a long time, the number of rats in New York City was unknown, and a common urban legend declared there were up to five times as many rats as people.
The eastern woodrat (Neotoma floridana), also known as the Florida woodrat or bush rat, is a pack rat native to the central and Eastern United States. It constructs large dens that may serve as nests for many generations and stores food in outlying caches for the winter. While widespread and not uncommon, it has declined or disappeared in ...
The marsh rice rat is the primary host of the Bayou virus (BAYV), the second-most common agent of hantavirus infections in the United States. About 16% of animals are infected and the virus is most prevalent in old, heavy males. [186] The virus may be transmitted among rice rats through bites inflicted during fights.
A powerful two-pronged winter storm spanning nearly 2,000 miles has brought stark contrasts across the nation this week. While parts of the Northeast brace for icy conditions, the South faces the ...
While no major storms are forecast, rounds of rain and winter weather are expected to slow holiday travel, especially in the eastern U.s. Nearly 120 million people are expected to travel this year ...
Winter storms can turn dangerous when they cause power outages and risky road conditions. Preparation can help keep you and your family safe. Winter storms are hitting the U.S.
“If you do go off the road and get stuck, stay with your vehicle and call 911. If the roads haven’t closed, they will try to get to you.” During winter storm and blizzard conditions, stay ...
Over 2.6 million people were left without power across the Deep South during the storm, adding to damage caused by the previous winter storm. [29] In an animal sanctuary in San Antonio, over a dozen animals died during the storm. The deaths were blamed to heavy snow and extreme cold due to the winter storm. [30]