Richardson said he hopes this study nudges city officials and scientists to gather more data about rats. Banner image of a roof rat (Rattus rattus) by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay.

You can still visit it today in its full glory! It was the tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years (even older than Rattus Rattus!) and weighs about 6 million tonnes. It's the tomb of ...

Featuring Rattus Rattus. Show more The BAFTA-winning team behind CBBC’s hugely popular Horrible Histories TV series have brought together some of the most remarkable figures in history and ...