Read for 10 years: Man versus rat: could the long war be over soon? (2016) – podcast

As the Long Read celebrates its tenth anniversary, we’re raiding the archives to bring you a favorite piece every year since 2014, with new introductions from the authors.

This week from 2016: Rats spread disease, decimate crops and, very occasionally, eat people alive. For centuries we have struggled to find an effective way to control their numbers. Until now… By Jordan Kisner

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