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  • New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine

    New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine

    New York City is dealing with an unusual outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread through rat urine, called leptospirosis. At least 15 locals have contracted the bacterial disease in 2021 so far, according to health officials, with most hospitalized and one person dead as a result. It’s not known why cases have been…


  • Eagles Are Filled With Rat Poison

    Eagles Are Filled With Rat Poison

    Eagles are majestic, beautiful, and full of toxins that we’ve pumped into the environment. A new study finds that 82% of dead eagles examined between 2014 and 2018 had detectable levels of rat poison in their systems.