The navigation app relies on self-reported data — making for the only existing information trove of underground rat sightings. Rats are reported on 42% of subway trips, according to the data.

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While urbanites struggle with crowds, sparse parking spaces, and their upstairs neighbors stomping around at 4 a.m., rats are ...

Notes from Underground. Once explored, the tunnels are ready for demolition. But as Captain Herbert W. Thornton, 40, Alabaman team leader of the Tunnel Rats, says: “There isn’t enough dynamite ...

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The navigation app relies on self-reported data — making for the only existing information trove of underground rat sightings. Rats are reported on 42% of subway trips, according to the data.

While urbanites struggle with crowds, sparse parking spaces, and their upstairs neighbors stomping around at 4 a.m., rats are living their best lives. Huddled safely underground, they pop up at ...