The secret subway ecosystem
Chapter 1
The viral sensation of Pizza Rat
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Chapter 2
The biological survival guide of subway rats
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Chapter 3
Subway wildlife beyond rats
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Chapter 4
The invisible underground subway microbiome
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret subway ecosystem
Ch 1 · The viral sensation of Pizza Rat
misslily Pizza Rat Viral Sensation
Down in the subway, late at night, A rat dragged pizza, what a sight! In New York City, went viral bright!
Fun Fact
Viral pizza slice: The original 2015 Pizza Rat video was filmed at the First Avenue L-train station in Manhattan and amassed over 10 million views in its first week.
Glossary
viral (adjective)
Relating to or involving an image, video, or piece of information that is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. Matt Little's 2015 footage of a rodent dragging pizza down Manhattan subway steps quickly achieved this status.
Relating to or involving an image, video, or piece of information that is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. Matt Little's 2015 footage of a rodent dragging pizza down Manhattan subway steps quickly achieved this status.
Quiz
What term do biologists use for wild animals that live near and benefit from human habitats?
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What ecological role do rats play when they consume discarded food in subway stations?
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Roughly how many views did the Pizza Rat video receive on YouTube within its first week?