tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post1302094778232092442..comments2024-03-19T01:19:55.789-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: “The Case for Leaving City Rats Alone” H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-71219623150107149482019-05-08T15:27:54.890-05:002019-05-08T15:27:54.890-05:00To be honest, this whole article made my skin craw...To be honest, this whole article made my skin crawl, but I did find it pretty interesting. The most interesting part was on page 60, when Ken Aplin said that the rats have adapted to human environment without domestication. It's a little scary to think that an animal that installs so much fear in humans has gotten so used to our home. Kamela Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613955094711162977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-49786902776449988652019-05-04T12:06:25.803-05:002019-05-04T12:06:25.803-05:00One statement made in the article that I found int...One statement made in the article that I found interesting was when the author stated that rats thrive as a result of people. Although now that I think about it, it is not surprising. The article mentioned that rates take advantage of disrupted ecosystems. Most, if not all, ecosystems seem to be disrupted purely because of our expansion. Even though I think rats would still be around if we weren't, I think we aid in their ability to multiply so much and take over certain areas where their predators would have just gotten rid of them.Alexis Acoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-40977438168982055752019-05-03T14:21:36.604-05:002019-05-03T14:21:36.604-05:00I thought it was interesting that rats have surviv...I thought it was interesting that rats have survived for hundreds of years off of people and that they have adapted so well to human environments when compared to other animals. And at this point, the harder we try to get rid of them through pest control, the more harm we are creating for human with the even further spread of diseases.Dakarai P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-71366953613991672672019-04-21T22:33:56.729-05:002019-04-21T22:33:56.729-05:00The most interesting topic that was covered, in my...The most interesting topic that was covered, in my opinion, after reading the article was on page 60 where Cudmore wrote that "They were likely stealing some other species' food before ours" I find this interesting because she blatantly states that rats have been around long before humans existed and have simply become accustomed to the available habitats that they ccan thrive in, such as new york city and other places with increasingly high rat populations.Kobi Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-87307225659019333432019-04-07T16:55:00.336-05:002019-04-07T16:55:00.336-05:00I was extremely surprised to find that pest contro...I was extremely surprised to find that pest control can actually backfire and spread more disease than we think. When I was a kid I actually remember finding out that there were mice in my kitchen, and my family called pest control because that's considered the appropriate reaction. I think that since rat infestations are such a problem, and since clearly people don't actually know the way to deal effectively with them without spreading more disease, that information like this should become common knowledge.Jada Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-16549493307614235602019-03-26T15:35:18.296-05:002019-03-26T15:35:18.296-05:00p.61
The text said that pest control makes rats f...p.61<br /><br />The text said that pest control makes rats flee and spread diseases. It is interesting to think that 'killing' one rat or a couple rats will do the exact opposite of what everyone thinks it will. It is interesting that typically, rat families are combined to a single block. When you think of rats,especially in major cities , you think they are everywhere. I've never had to deal with rats and I hope I never do!<br /><br />Shelby W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-46642659102704233842019-03-25T13:44:26.764-05:002019-03-25T13:44:26.764-05:00Many people are disgusted by the thought or sight ...Many people are disgusted by the thought or sight of rats and them being anywhere near them. Mouse traps, pesticides, you name it is out there to help you kill these unwanted guests. It was interesting in the article, it brought up the thought that rats actually aren't so much a problem, and maybe humans need to learn how to live with them and prevent them from getting inside their homes in a non-killing manner because in reality, “the current pest control approach of killing one rat per concerned homeowner call could be backfiring, and spreading disease rather than preventing it” (p. 61).<br /><br />- Marcus B.Marcus B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01130286059320334822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37529179126825260342019-03-24T18:07:32.866-05:002019-03-24T18:07:32.866-05:00One thing that interested me is how they don’t spr...One thing that interested me is how they don’t spread disease on their own. The diseases start somewhere, and humans help it to happen with our garbage and other wastes. It’s crazy to think that they can create new diseases just by interacting with one another. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727922972591053716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-10958671913838956342019-03-24T16:55:32.259-05:002019-03-24T16:55:32.259-05:00What I found most surprising about Becca Cudmore&#...What I found most surprising about Becca Cudmore's article was the fact that the existence of humans affected rats so much. They even adapted to it. Our trash helps keep them from going extinct which is interesting considering most for many species humans actually cause harm. It was also amusing how they are just animals that like to steal from other organisms. Overall, this article enlightened me on how tough rats can be. Stella Nguepnangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-17430662528042459882019-03-21T07:55:26.805-05:002019-03-21T07:55:26.805-05:00What I found most interesting was that the scienti...What I found most interesting was that the scientist argue that we should not get rid of rats that live in our areas. This is because the rats that live in a said environment get their disease(s) from that same area. If these rats flee, then rats from other areas will come in and bring in unfamiliar diseases to an environment. "new rats bring new diseases" (62) and when a new disease enters a new environment, it can break that environment down worse. Jonathan Sancheznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-5250731207545732612019-03-20T13:03:16.250-05:002019-03-20T13:03:16.250-05:00I was shocked to find out that getting rid of rats...I was shocked to find out that getting rid of rats using pests control only creates much more of a bigger problem. Getting rid of rats that have always been in one area can help foreign rats to enter."New rats mean new diseases"(62). Most people don't know this piece of information and it could cause an even bigger health problem than what it may already be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986737293856236260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-26777469428520307552019-03-19T02:11:14.585-05:002019-03-19T02:11:14.585-05:00The article itself was interesting to me. One part...The article itself was interesting to me. One part that caught my attention was in the beginning where it discusses what attracts rats and how they thrive. " Rats thrive as a result of people. The great modern disruptions caused by urban development and human movement across the world have ferried new ecological niches,"(60). When an ecosystem gets invaded, this brings about new rats, and new rats also bring about new diseases (63). It was explained that all rats need is "...a place to build a burrow... food each day," (60). I don't think anyone knows how resourceful rats actually are because no one really likes the, but it's very interesting to know how well they use the environment to survive. <br /><br />Crystal RiceCrystal R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13889142282898042071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-88902049830044446962019-03-19T02:10:57.749-05:002019-03-19T02:10:57.749-05:00The article itself was interesting to me. One part...The article itself was interesting to me. One part that caught my attention was in the beginning where it discusses what attracts rats and how they thrive. " Rats thrive as a result of people. The great modern disruptions caused by urban development and human movement across the world have ferried new ecological niches,"(60). When an ecosystem gets invaded, this brings about new rats, and new rats also bring about new diseases (63). It was explained that all rats need is "...a place to build a burrow... food each day," (60). I don't think anyone knows how resourceful rats actually are because no one really likes the, but it's very interesting to know how well they use the environment to survive. Crystal R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13889142282898042071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-30116613978308561492019-03-18T15:21:18.909-05:002019-03-18T15:21:18.909-05:00The point that stuck out to me was humans role in ...The point that stuck out to me was humans role in the thriving of rats. "Rats thrive as a result of people. The great modern disruptions caused by urban development and human movement across the world have ferried them to new ecological niches." Instead of being driven to extinction by humans like many other animals, they have found new places to thrive without being domesticated.<br /><br />-Marcus UnderwoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-6294967563813038352019-03-18T11:51:20.552-05:002019-03-18T11:51:20.552-05:00The part that stood out to me the most was on pg. ...The part that stood out to me the most was on pg. 62 where it says, "Many of the diseases that we share with rats are already part of a human disease cycle established over centuries, he says." This stood out to me because I know rats and mice are often used in scientific research and one reason may be because they share similar diseases. On one hand they help with research but on the other they are seen as pest. I think when most people think of rats, they immediately think pests and gross rodent, but they actually can be beneficial for us.Maya Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225623267149919269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-3795248351495757972019-03-18T11:44:44.284-05:002019-03-18T11:44:44.284-05:00Daeja Daniels
One of the things that I found int...Daeja Daniels <br /><br />One of the things that I found interesting was how rats are able to adapt to humans. Rats have been around for a very long time and have thrived due to humans. Many animals are not capable of withstanding the damage that we are doing to our ecosystem and environment. Because of this fact knowing that rats have been able to survive so long it leads me to believe like the article said, "they were likely stealing other species' food before us" (60). Being able to adapt to their surroundings regardless is an essential surviving tool that they have perfected.Daeja Danielsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-84037883593484290272019-03-18T00:26:03.257-05:002019-03-18T00:26:03.257-05:00The article was interesting, but also very cringey...The article was interesting, but also very cringey for me to read. I hate rodents and I know they’re able to survive on the streets – especially in big cities where there is wasted food EVERYWHERE. More than this, though, I hadn’t been completely aware of what they needed to survive. Cudmore states, “Rats need only a place to build a burrow (usually open soil but sometimes within buildings or piles of material), access to fresh drinking water, and around 50 grams of moderately calorie-rich food each day.” This both scared and intrigued me because they have been here for whoever knows how long and are getting along just fine due to their adaptable nature. This is cool to consider that they’re more intelligent than we give them credit for.Cheniya A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-1932835405120079282019-03-17T14:31:12.097-05:002019-03-17T14:31:12.097-05:00I thought that this was a very interesting article...I thought that this was a very interesting article. This reminds me of darwin's theory of evolution and how the rats learned how to evolve with their environment. I always thought that rats were bad and something we should kill so it surprised me that the article suggests otherwise. Rats seem pretty smart since they can adapt to human environment better than most species. It is sad that our garbage and littering harms other species but keep pests like rats thriving in our society.alishiana Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563956177114739836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-27248854324944385182019-03-14T15:52:14.120-05:002019-03-14T15:52:14.120-05:00One part of the article I found especially interes...One part of the article I found especially interesting discussed how rats are some of the most well-adapted animals in regards to urban development and the human environment as a whole (60). It makes sense to me now seeing the conditions most rats can live in, but I would have never thought of it before. I also found it interesting to learn that rats invade an environment when it is disrupted, and are able to live on the bare minimum (60).Kendall Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546498385208929893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-27955289852619755702019-03-13T12:55:38.042-05:002019-03-13T12:55:38.042-05:00This article was interesting especially since they...This article was interesting especially since they were able to survive so long. I used to study biology and it was cool to see the natural selection of it all. What was most interesting was how those rats were able to survive for a period of time.<br /><br />James Beverly Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397748381989541450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-68716264744975143662019-03-13T12:36:14.574-05:002019-03-13T12:36:14.574-05:00What I found most interesting or surprising is how...What I found most interesting or surprising is how well rats are able to adapt and survive many different environments over a long period of time. This is due to the fact that rats don't need much to survive, They only need a burrow, water and a few calories. And with it being some much wasted food in the streets in this world, it wouldn't be hard for rats to find food.<br /><br />Thomas MosesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-76344579795554216872019-03-10T15:30:53.736-05:002019-03-10T15:30:53.736-05:00What interested me the most in this article was wh...What interested me the most in this article was when it mentioned how rats have adapted to certain diseases that has allowed them to survive for a long time. This interested me because i have studied biology and i always found the topic of natural selection very interesting. Youssef Hassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-9842824053918452632019-03-09T23:59:23.010-06:002019-03-09T23:59:23.010-06:00"They were likely stealing other species'... "They were likely stealing other species' food before us" (60). I always think about how easy it is for animals to adapt to the things that they have around us. If there were to be a mass city power outage for a minimum of 3 days we would not know what to do. We have this society built where we are so dependent on non organic materials. Rats are very intelligent and will know how to survive no matter what. <br />Sydney OatsSydney Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262318676068978102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-19394697646397065552019-03-08T19:46:27.658-06:002019-03-08T19:46:27.658-06:00The article was overall a new insight into the imp...The article was overall a new insight into the importance of rats in our neighborhoods. What stuck with me the most was on page 61, where Cudmore notes, "...the current pest control approach of killing one rat per concerned homeowner call could be backfiring, and spreading the disease rather than preventing it." I had never thought about this idea beforehand. The work done by Byers and her colleagues is to take advantage of this issue and treat rats like vectors for disease. This allows them to understand the different bacteria that is within the V6A area. <br /><br />-Joshua J.Joshua Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487824883643081031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8534330057678765552019-03-07T16:02:46.134-06:002019-03-07T16:02:46.134-06:00What I found most interesting is how much we play ...What I found most interesting is how much we play a part negatively in the disturbance that rats cause. Becca Cudmore writes that Byers says, “So it’s not like the presence of harmful bacteria is characteristics of the rats themselves,” she says. They get that bacteria from their environment, and when they move, they take these place-specific pathogens with them.” This stuck out to me because society tends to blame the “lesser” race for the problems they essentially caused. Instead of taking responsibility and trying to fix it the correct way. Jayla Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256711206174697388noreply@blogger.com