Rodent problem shut down popular Santa Monica restaurant Elephante, known for its $120 steaks, according to officials
A luxury rooftop dining spot in Santa Monica had to shut down last month after health inspectors discovered a pest issue on the site, authorities reported. Elefante, known for its high-priced menu items like a $120 ribeye steak and $20 cocktails, closed its doors on January 20 due to the infestation, as noted by the […]
Rodent expert provides tours of NYC’s mouse locations: ‘They’re kind of little monsters, but also somewhat … cute’
A Unique Rat Tour in NYC New York City has been battling rats for centuries, dating back to when they first arrived from ships in the 18th century. These infamous brown rodents have burrowed deep into the city’s psyche, leaving many residents and visitors uneasy. But now, there’s an unexpected ally striving to educate the […]
Rodent for dinner? California officials urge residents to eat invasive nutria | California
Wildlife officials are encouraging Californians to add rodents to their daily diet as part of their efforts to control the population of invasive species. Nutrients, a large semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, are threatening the state's ecosystem by destroying habitats and defeating native wildlife. The harmful effects of Nutria have led wildlife officials to […]
New York City hosts inaugural ‘Urban Rat Summit’ in hopes to combat rodent problem: ‘Quality of life issue’
New York City kicked off its first-ever Urban Rat Summit on Wednesday, with Mayor Eric Adams declaring a “war on rats” in his opening remarks at the event. The two-day event will take place at Pier 57 in Manhattan and will be attended by officials and scientists from cities across the United States and Canada. […]
Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of ‘rodent origin’
Rice sold in seven states has been recalled due to possible contamination with “a foreign object believed to be of rodent origin.” According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall announcement affects approximately 4,600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice, packaged in 16-ounce plastic bags. Each case contains six bags, […]
Patagonian mara, a rodent native to South America, spotted roaming around Colorado wilderness
A hairy fugitive is on the run. Wildlife officials are trying to capture an adorable rabbit-like rodent native to South America that was spotted frolicking in the Colorado mountains. According to authorities, the exotic Patagonian mara, a tiny creature that’s 2-3 feet tall, has been spotted by park rangers, hikers and tourists at Bear Creek […]
Taylor Swift’s ex leads fans’ ‘hot rodent men’ infatuation: ‘Look like cartoon mice,’ but ‘hottest men alive’
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces Urban Rat Summit to combat rodent crisis
In a continuing effort to contain New York City’s rat problem, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the first National Urban Rat Summit. The summit, to be held on September 18th and 19th, will bring together the best of the rodent industry from Boston, New Orleans and Seattle to help alleviate the Big Apple’s burgeoning […]
Rare species of rodent captured on West Virginia trail camera
An elusive rodent considered a “sensitive species” was discovered on a West Virginia trail in the Allegheny Mountains. Officials with the Monongahela National Forest, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, posted a video to Facebook last week showing the tiny creature moving around in the dark. Trail cameras captured a 17-inch […]
‘The rats are eating our marijuana; they’re all high’: Infested New Orleans police evidence room becoming rodent cafeteria
New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick spoke in harsh terms about the infestation problem plaguing her department, especially in the evidence room, which has become something of a smorgasbord for rodents. “Rats are eating our marijuana,” Kirkpatrick said Monday at a City Council Criminal Justice Committee meeting. NOLA.com reported. “Everyone is expensive.” In addition to […]