health
February 28, 2026
‘If it’s cold, they stop mating’: New York City rat population may be on the decline
As a result of New York’s most severe winter in years, the city may see a drop from it’s estimated 3 million rats
TL;DR
- New York City's rat population may decrease.
- The harsh winter is cited as the reason for the potential decline.
- Cold weather stops rats from mating.
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