Alberta’s self-image as world’s only rat-free region shattered by discovery of rat
Province’s rat patrol called in to investigate as town of Bowden announces discovery of dead vermin
TL;DR
- Alberta has maintained a rat-free status for over seven decades.
- A dead rat was discovered in the town of Bowden, prompting an investigation by the province's 'rat patrol'.
- Rat populations have surged globally in major cities due to increasing global temperatures.
- Alberta's Rat Control Program, established in 1950, has actively prevented rat infestations.
- Factors contributing to Alberta's success include geography, a dedicated control zone, and historical eradication efforts.
- The province educates residents and has specific channels for reporting potential rat sightings.
- Most reported sightings are found to be other animals like muskrats, voles, or field mice, but exceptions occur.