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How NYC Became a Rat Kingdom

13m 26s

When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king of the urban jungle — and we made it that way! Find out why with host and evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton in this episode of Human Footprint.

Aired: 09/14/23
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