Rats Are Winning Battle Against Cats, New Study Reveals

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(CBS Local) — Oh rats, it turns out your cat just isn’t that interested.
Cats have long been thought of as the natural enemy of rats. However, a new study shows that while your prowling feline might create the appearance of a rat-free home, that’s only because rats keep a low profile when cats are around.
Cats are not the natural enemy of rats, says lead researcher Dr. Michael H. Parsons, a visiting scholar at Fordham University. He says cats