Urban Wildlife Unveiled: Rats, Roaches, and Lanternflies

This chapter dives into the alarming rat population of New York City, exploring the challenges of estimating their numbers and the recently appointed 'rat czar's' management efforts. Personal anecdotes paint a vivid picture of encounters with both rats and invasive species like lanternflies, revealing the grim yet humorous reality of urban wildlife. The conversation further touches on the discomfort residents feel towards these pests and the often bizarre pet choices among city dwellers.