Natural World
Season 3 Episode 13 - The Year Of The Rat
7.1 ?
1983
Documentary
Rats - should we like them? Some people hate and despise these rodents. As the Chinese Year of the Rat draws to a close, down on the farm the rats' year goes on. Resourceful and adaptable, these successful invaders have enjoyed our unwitting hospitality for over two centuries. But this Jekyll and Hyde of animals challenges our prejudices. Is it not also an attractive pet, and a clever animal; and don't we all owe our lives to the rat as a tool of research into good health? This animal opportunist should be watched - even from behind your chair....
Episodes in Season 3
1
Among The Wild Chimpanzees
50 min
2
One Man's Island
50 min
3
Invaders Of The Truk Lagoon
50 min
4
The Desire Of The Moth
50 min
5
A Question Of Space
50 min
6
Peacocks, Parasites And The Puzzle Of Sex
50 min
7
Land Of Ice And Fire
50 min
8
The Lost World Of Medusa
50 min
9
Kinabalu - Summit Of Borneo
50 min
10
Wild Ireland
50 min
11
Water - A Fresh Look
50 min
12
Battle Of The Leaves
50 min
13
The Year Of The Rat
50 min
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Through Animal Eyes
50 min
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Within A Garden Wall
50 min
