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==Rats==
==Rats==
[[Image:Rats.png|thumb|right|thumb|Not quite extinct]]
[[Image:Rats.png|thumb|right|thumb|Not quite extinct]]
Despite the introduction of the owl to New New York, [[wikipedia:Rats|rats]] are still present, albeit with a greatly diminished population. It is fairly rare to see a rat in New New York, unless you live in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]], in which case your favouzrite burgers may have their droppings as an ingredient. On the surface, some now treat rats as birds were treated in the 20th century.
Despite the introduction of the owl to New New York, [[wikipedia:Rats|rats]] are still present, albeit with a greatly diminished population. It is fairly rare to see a rat in New New York, unless you live in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]], in which case your favourite burgers may have their droppings as an ingredient. On the surface, some now treat rats as birds were treated in the 20th century.
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===Life Cycle===
===Life Cycle===

Revision as of 01:52, 7 May 2008

Pests
SpiderwebOwl.png
A perfect environment for a variety of pests
HomeworldEarth
First appearance"I, Roommate" (1ACV03)
Episode

Owls

Owls feeding

The owl, or rather one or more species of owl, was introduced in New New York to wipe out rats and pigeons. While the owls proved largely successful, they themselves replaced both species as the most prevalent pests in New New York. Owls are still capable of flight but feed on trash and have been seen exiting holes in walls, suggesting they live there.

Eradication

Owls are usually caught in owl traps, such as DEF-CON Owl Traps, the operation of which sounds much like a 21st century mouse or rat trap. They occasionally also get caught in spider webs.

Appearances

Golden Marmosets

A noisy street dweller

Apparently introduced to wipe out other pests, most likely some kind of insect, the Golden Marmoset is a small primate that in the 21st Century still lived in trees. By the year 3000 they wander the streets.

Appearances

Cockroaches

"There's still a roach problem."

Cockroaches are still prevalent, some have been seen to be human sized and capable of flying high above the city.

Appearances

Rats

Not quite extinct

Despite the introduction of the owl to New New York, rats are still present, albeit with a greatly diminished population. It is fairly rare to see a rat in New New York, unless you live in the sewers, in which case your favourite burgers may have their droppings as an ingredient. On the surface, some now treat rats as birds were treated in the 20th century.

Appearances

Additional Info

Quotes

  • Hermes: Concerning our pest problem: Somebody's been leaving food around and it's attracting owls. And I, for one, am getting tired of cleaning those owl traps. [A trap snaps and an owl hoots.]