Why are we seeing more rats in the UK?
Why are we seeing more rats?
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Rats are known for roaming around cities and in many places around the world, their numbers are increasing.
A study of 16 world cities found climate change is playing a role, with 11 of them seeing a big increase in rat numbers over the years.
But human activities and more people moving into cities is also having an impact on rat populations.
The BBC's climate editor Justin Rowlatt has more.