Rats in New York City have lost their libido in the cold weather and are having less sex

New York City: It turns out the chilly weather is really putting a damper on the rat population. These little critters are usually pretty active, but now they’re hiding out in their burrows. A rat expert mentioned that the cold is stressing them out, making them less social and, well, less interested in getting it on.

With temperatures staying below freezing, it’s not just the humans feeling the bite of winter. The rats are feeling it too. They’re not venturing out as much, which means they’re missing out on food scraps that usually get tossed on the streets. Less food means less energy for them, and that’s not good for their love lives.

Plus, with everyone staying indoors, there’s just not as much food lying around for them to munch on. This lack of resources is really affecting their breeding habits, which is kind of their thing. The rat expert pointed out that this situation is actually helping the city manage the rat population ahead of the warmer months when they usually breed like crazy.

A professor from Drexel University chimed in, saying that many of these rats might struggle to find food and could even starve during this harsh winter. If the cold keeps up, it could really keep their numbers down. But hey, there’s a bit of good news on the horizon—temperatures are expected to rise above freezing soon, at least for a little while. Let’s see how that affects our furry friends!