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EcoPhoto 4
This is a short video of the famous New York City rats. They are gathered in a group, hiding underneath storage lockers on the streets of New York. These rats are famous for their boldness around people, their size, and their incredible ability to find food. They also show interesting adaptations for their big city environment. Scientists from Fordham published research finding that NYC rats have longer noses because of the cold temperatues, and shorter upper teeth from high quality, soft food diets. These rats were influenced by their habitat, and adapted over time through natural selection. However, the rats pose a health risk to humans and present a challenge to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being. Rats carry many diseases such as E. coli, Salmonella, and even COVID-19. They are a major public health issue in New York, causing harm to humans, especially those without access to proper sanitation or healthcare. Although these rats are just trying to survive, they emphasize the need for better healthcare and equitatable access to sanitation.
EcoPhoto 4
This is a short video of the famous New York City rats. They are gathered in a group, hiding underneath storage lockers on the streets of New York. These rats are famous for their boldness around people, their size, and their incredible ability to find food. They also show interesting adaptations for their big city environment. Scientists from Fordham published research finding that NYC rats have longer noses because of the cold temperatues, and shorter upper teeth from high quality, soft food diets. These rats were influenced by their habitat, and adapted over time through natural selection. However, the rats pose a health risk to humans and present a challenge to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being. Rats carry many diseases such as E. coli, Salmonella, and even COVID-19. They are a major public health issue in New York, causing harm to humans, especially those without access to proper sanitation or healthcare. Although these rats are just trying to survive, they emphasize the need for better healthcare and equitatable access to sanitation.