Natural World · SEASON 3
The Year Of The Rat
Episode 13 · 1985-02-03
- Documentary
Episode overview
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....
50 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. Among The Wild Chimpanzees1984-11-04
2. One Man's Island1984-11-11
3. Invaders Of The Truk Lagoon1984-11-18
4. The Desire Of The Moth1984-11-25
5. A Question Of Space1984-12-02
6. Peacocks, Parasites And The Puzzle Of Sex1984-12-09
7. Land Of Ice And Fire1984-12-16
8. The Lost World Of Medusa1984-12-23
9. Kinabalu - Summit Of Borneo1985-01-06
10. Wild Ireland1985-01-13
11. Water - A Fresh Look1985-01-20
12. Battle Of The Leaves1985-01-27
13. The Year Of The Rat1985-02-03
14. Through Animal Eyes1985-02-10
15. Within A Garden Wall1985-02-17
