Major cities worldwide are witnessing surge in rat populations and climate change could be the reason why

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2025-02-06 00:25:59


Major cities worldwide are witnessing surge in rat populations and climate change could be the reason why

A new study has revealed that climate change is creating the perfect conditions for a surge in rat populations in major urban centres worldwide. The research, published in the journal Science Advances, highlighted how rising temperatures and urbanisation are driving the increase in rat numbers across cities.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/major-cities-worldwide-are-witnessing-surge-in-rat-populations-and-climate-change-could-be-the-reason-why

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