Rats love the Underground—not just for the trains, but for the tunnels and warm, dark cracks. The Tube network is essentially a rat superhighway. They also adore our parks, canal banks, and the junk food we leave behind.
Fun fact: the average rat can squeeze through a hole the size of a 20p coin. That’s how they get into your compost bin or that dodgy kebab shop’s basement. They’re like liquid with teeth, and they’re incredibly good at hiding.
The Cool Part: They’re Actually Geniuses
Okay, so the number is smaller than the myth, but that doesn’t make it less interesting. London rats are super-adapters. They have evolved to handle our city’s chaos, and they’re surprisingly clever. Some studies show they can learn to avoid poison after just one nibble.
Rat Population Growth Through The Years - Mouse Hunter
Think of them as the city’s unofficial cleanup crew. They eat our food waste, and without them, London would be a much smellier, more gnat-filled place. Gross? Sure. Essential? Maybe a little bit. They’re nature’s tiny, hairy garbage disposals.
