Understanding Rats: From Urban Pests to Pet Companions

What natural event in northeastern India leads to a rat swarm that affects agriculture?

• Cyclone season

• Bamboo forest seed drop

• Monsoon rains

• Drought

Which of the following abilities makes city rats particularly suited for urban environments?

• Ability to fly

• Ability to swim long distances

• Ability to climb brick walls

• Ability to hibernate

Why are rats difficult to poison?

• They practice delayed learning

• They avoid all new foods

• They can detect poison by smell

• They are immune to all poisons

What is the primary strategy of New York City's plan to reduce its rat population?

• Deploying ultrasonic repellents

• Using advanced traps

• Improving sanitation by cutting off food sources

• Introducing natural predators

How do pet fancy rats differ from wild rats?

• They spread more diseases

• They are social and easily trainable

• They are more aggressive

• They are larger in size