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- There's a lot of prejudice around rats. They are considered dirty, carriers of diseases, stupid, antisocial, and many people are troubled by their tails.
www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/prejudices-against-ratsPrejudices against Rats - FOUR PAWS International - Animal ...
Jan 16, 2018 · Rats are seen as dirty, vicious and the spreaders of disease including the plague - which in the 14th century caused the deaths of more than a third of Europe's population. However, a recent study...
Dec 27, 2023 · It doesn’t matter how laid back you are when a mouse or rat scampers across the room; you can’t help but scream. But why? Find out if musophobia is written into our DNA or if it is a learned behavior.
Dec 4, 2023 · Throughout the centuries, rats have been cast as humanity’s dark shadow. Rats have had an enormous impact on human civilisation, not least through the spread of diseases.
- Tobias Linné
As somebody who had the privilege of owning rats for the past 20 years, I’ve met so many people that think they’re disgusting, diseased and they compare rats to mice, gerbils and hamsters. The difference between rats and most rodents, is that rats seek out human affection, they don’t bite (unless hormones, pain or neglect) they give you ...
Jan 16, 2018 · Rats are seen as dirty, vicious and the spreaders of disease including the plague - which in the 14th century caused the deaths of more than a third of Europe's population. However, a recent...
Jan 13, 2023 · It's a common belief that the Black Death spread through parts of the world partly thanks to rats (and their fleas) climbing aboard ships and infecting people in distant lands. The plague is caused...
They’re seen as signs of urban decay and carriers of pestilence. More than any other city creature, they inspire fear and disgust. People hate rats. Do the little beasts really deserve it?
