The title of this blog is Anything NYC, so this post is going to be about something truly random that I encountered while walking along Broadway. It was a sewer cover, with half of a rat sticking out of it. Now, to elaborate, the rat had been ran over and it was a bit of a gory sight. However, it stayed there all day long, and I expect it to still be there tomorrow.
It got me to thinking about how many rats there are in this city, and how mean they are. If you are not in New York City, you may have encountered a small rat or the occasional mouse, but let me assure you that they are nothing like the beasts that roam the street, buildings, subways, or sewer tunnels in this city. They are big, mean, and bold, and not exactly anything that you want to encounter ever.
My question in the end was simply this: How many rats are in New York City? I have not been able to find any information, but have seen several stories and articles suggesting that there may be as many rats as people. If so, highly disturbing, but if not, I bet it is fairly close.
Be careful out there NYC! Crime on the streets is always a possibility, but a rat attack is too! Stay safe!
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