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On September 10 1984 this was the first clue answered on Alex Trebek's Jeopardy Animals for 100 These rodents first got to America by stowing away on ships?
What are rats? Rats are rodents that are known for stowing away on ships and were the first clue answered on Alex Trebek's Jeopardy Animals for 100 on September 10, 1984.
Are sea rats fierce?
"Sea rats" are not a specific animal; however, some seabirds like skuas are often referred to as sea rats due to their scavenging behavior. Skuas can be aggressive when protecting their territory or offspring, but they are not typically fierce toward humans unless provoked.
How did rats travel from one country to another?
Rats have likely traveled between countries by stowing away on ships, hiding in cargo or on board vessels. They can also unintentionally be transported in vehicles or cargo containers across borders. Once in a new country, rats can establish populations quickly due to their adaptability and ability to thrive in various environments.
Are rats spineless?
No rats are vertebrates.
When did black rats come to Australia?
Black rats came to Australia during the 18th century, likely around the time of European colonization. They were transported by ships and quickly spread throughout the country, becoming invasive pests in many regions.
What do land rats and sea rats have in common?
They are the same. they get onto the ships from the mooring lines.
How do the rescuers get the rats away from the lighthouse?
They likely came from ships.
What animal sneaked into Australia via the ropes and riggings of ships?
Black rats and brown rats wer introduced into Australia as a result of climbing aboard ships via ropes and rigging.
What rodents first got to America by stowing away on ships?
Rats
Why did cats used to be kept aboard ships?
To eat the mice and/or rats.
Does Christopher Columbus have pets?
There were 25 cats on the ships to eat the rats.
Why did the black rats start the great plague?
The rats carried fleas that actually caused the plague. The rats were carried throughout Europe on ships carrying trade goods.
Why the the black death happen?
Rats were taking over merchant ships that sailed from country to country. These rats carried a flea which carried the disease. As you can imagine, the disease began to spread everywhere the ships went.
How they caught the black death?
Black death was caught by rats that came on the ships of vikings. The disease actually comes from the ticks on the rats.
What did the inside of the first fleet ships look?
Stinky and rotten with rats in side
How do rats board cruise ships?
If the crates or packages are in storage before boating, rats can find a small hole or crack, allowing them to get into the crate and on to the boat. :)
Did rats come from the old or new world?
European explorers kept cats on ships to keep away the rats.So that means the rats came from the Old World!
