BETA
Chapter 1
The viral sensation of Pizza Rat
Chapter 2
The biological survival guide of subway rats
Chapter 3
Subway wildlife beyond rats
Chapter 4
The invisible underground subway microbiome
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret subway ecosystem
Ch 1 · The viral sensation of Pizza Rat
misslily Drag the pizza down subway stairs to learn how urban wildlife sparks global viral sensations.
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!
misslily Subway rats rely heavily on the massive volume of discarded human food, acting as accidental decomposers in underground ecosystems.
misslily The global response to Pizza Rat shifted public perception of city rodents from disgust to empathy, highlighting a shared struggle for survival.
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?
Quiz
What ecological role do rats play when they consume discarded food in subway stations?
Quiz
Roughly how many views did the Pizza Rat video receive on YouTube within its first week?