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Why cities keep losing the war on rats

Living Planet | Deutsche Welle by DW

Apr 10, 202630:29Science & Medicine

In cities around the world, rats aren't just surviving; they're thriving. Despite decades of poison, traps and control, they keep coming back. So, what is it about modern city life that suits them so well? From Berlin to...

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Why cities keep losing the war on rats is an episode from Living Planet | Deutsche Welle by DW. In cities around the world, rats aren't just surviving; they're thriving. Despite decades of poison, traps and control, they keep coming back. S...

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Published Apr 10, 2026, 30:29 long, audio available.