Mar 14, 2016 · New York City rats can be big, and because of some yucky research, we now know just how big. Matthew Combs, a doctoral student at Fordham University, and his colleagues collected hundreds of rats for an ongoing study to determine how the creatures colonize.

Mar 3, 2016 · There may be some rats out there in the city that are larger, maybe 700 or 800 grams, Combs says. Rats even bigger than that have been found, on occasion; the species of rat that lives in New York...

For a long time, the number of rats in New York City was unknown, and a common urban legend declared there were up to five times as many rats as people. However, a 2023 study estimates that there are approximately 3 million rats in New York, which is close to a third of New York's human population.

Oct 13, 2023 · There are 3 million rats in the Big Apple, and some of them are whoppers. Are the mayor's attempts to eradicate them having an impact?

Mar 7, 2024 · NEW YORK - Almost every New Yorker saw Ruth McDaniels' viral comments saying she saw "rats the size of Crocs" running up and down the street of her Harlem …

Nov 21, 2020 · Rats as big as bunnies are roaming the streets in broad daylight, nesting in trees and chewing through car engine wires that can cost thousands to fix.

Mar 3, 2016 · A doctoral student who researches New York City rats found his biggest-ever catch, weighing almost one and a half pounds. The city's even meatier rats could weigh over 1.7 pounds.

Jan 30, 2024 · New York City rats are often perceived as larger due to abundant food sources and less predation compared to rural areas. This post will explore the factors contributing to the size of these urban rats, including their diet, lifestyle, and adaptation to city environments.

Jan 7, 2025 · The average size of rats in New York City is about 12-15 inches long, including their tails. However, some rats can grow up to 18 inches long, including their tails.

Jun 25, 2024 · New York City rats, specifically the Norway Rat or “brown” rat variety, can grow to be quite large. The average brown rat is 16 inches long and weighs 1 pound, though some can reach up to 20 inches in length and weigh 2 pounds.