Episode

Why cities keep losing the war on rats

Podcast: Living Planet
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1829
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Summary

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 New York, this is a story about what happens when urban systems start feeding "the rat problem".