Tulsa neighborhood battles “cat-sized” rat infestation after recent flooding FOX 23 News June 6, 2025 A Tulsa neighborhood is grappling with an unusual and alarming problem: cat-sized rats that show no fear of humans, a situation experts say was likely triggered by recent flooding displacing the rodents from their usual habitats. … Read More from Tulsa neighborhood battles “cat-sized” rat infestation after recent flooding Read Article
Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding Yale Climate Connect May 30, 2025 n 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing flooding across the island. After the storm, there was a spike in leptospirosis, a disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, and sometimes even death. The bacteria that causes leptospirosis is carried by mammals like rats, who can spread the bacteria into water or soil through … Read More from Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding Read Article
Rat-borne diseases cause health crisis in Sarajevo Baltic News Network May 29, 2025 Sarajevo residents have also shared photos on social media showing overflowing garbage containers and illegal dumps. There have also been complaints about the authorities’ failure to clear public areas, including children’s playgrounds, of dead animals. All this creates a wonderful environment for rats, but the situation is getting worse for residents, writes the broadcaster. … Read More from Rat-borne diseases cause health crisis in Sarajevo Read Article
