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	Rats and Mice
		Rodents are vectors for bubonic plague, rat bite fever, leptospirosis, hantavirus, trichinosis, infectious jaundice, rat mite dermatitis, salmonellosis, pulmonary fever, and typhus.
		Rats will bite babies in their cribs, because the smell of milk or other food on the baby is attractive to a rat looking for food.
		Water hoses are notorious for leaking at the connections; so when you're finished using the hose shut the water off at the spigot, rather than at the hose nozzle.
	www.in.gov /isdh/regsvcs/saneng/vector/rats_mice.htm (4783 words)

	TV Water Rats
		So her life is bounded on one side by the water police on the other side by her son.
		She’s the "Water Rats" intelligence officer, where she tends to see less of the action on the water.
		The head writer for "Water Rats" is the talented veteran Tony Morphett (an originator of "Blue Heelers") - he also developed the program in conjunction with John Hugginson.
	www.law4u.com.au /lil/tv_water_rats.html (3293 words)

	Water Rats - Alleria
		Water Rats are very solitary animals, and usually each rat has its own territory or burrow, regardless of gender.
		Generally a peaceable creature, the Water Rats however are the prey for a variety of animals, such as owls and birds of prey.
		Other: Water Rats are often hunted for their fur, which as well as being glossy and pleasing to look at, is also coveted for its warmth and water-resistant attributes.
	www.alleria.com /?q=waterrats (1376 words)

	Rats
		Some other kinds of rats are: rice rats, water rats, Rio rice rats, Yucatan vesper rat, American cane rat, Peruvian rat, South American water rat, Chilean rat, Andean swamp rat, wood rat, cotton rat, Allen's wood rat, fish eating rat, white tailed rat, and a whole lot more.
		If a strange rat comes in one of the entrances it would be chased out by one of the other rats.
		When rats come out of their burrows they will stay close to the ground to see if there is any danger.
	library.thinkquest.org /3882/rats.html (572 words)

	Rats
		Rats can swim through a half mile of open water, tread water for up to three days, swim against a strong current in a sewer line, and dive through a sewer trap to pop up inside a toilet.
		Rats are social animals and live in colonies with well-defined territories that they mark with urine and glandular secretions.
		Outdoors, rat burrows may be found singly or in groups along foundation walls, under slabs and dumpster pads, in overgrown weedy areas, beneath debris, and in embankments.
	members.aol.com /ledopest/rats.htm (5470 words)

	Probiotics May Help Stressed Gut
		The point was to see if the rats that had been drinking water containing probiotics had a different intestinal response to chronic stress than rats that had been drinking sterile water without probiotics.
		Rats don't like to swim, so being on a little platform surrounded by water isn't their cup of tea.
		The rest of the rats were placed on the same type of platform in an identical container but without the water.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/121/114283 (546 words)

	! Australian Water Rat ! Tropical Rainforest, North Queensland, Australia
		In the water and on the edge, it feeds on various prey, including invertebrates, fish, frogs and waterbirds (Cronin 2000).
		It includes the sometimes quite large 'tree rats', the rare 'stick-nest' rats, the 'pebble-mound' mice, the cute 'hopping-mice', the water rat', and the melomys, amongst other interesting rodents.
		In Australia, this group of rats is known as the 'new endemics' as they are thought to be a second, very distinct group of rodents that 'invaded" the continent much later than the other subfamily of the so-called 'old endemic" rodents (Straban 1998).
	rainforest-australia.com /australian_water-rat.htm (1181 words)

	Water Voles
		Water voles are the native British mammal, along with otters, which are adapted to living along slow flowing watercourses.
		At about 20 cm long water voles are larger than the other British voles, and are dark brown in colour with a rounder body and a shorter tail than rats.
		The decline of water voles has been caused by a number of factors: habitat loss and fragmentation; predation by the American mink, which has escaped from fur farms; pollution of watercourses; dredging of ditches and canals; human disturbance; poisoning and persecution, due to being mistaken for rats; and bad management of waterways
	www.wildkids.org.uk /pondlife/water_voles.htm (215 words)

	About the WRAT Swim Team (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Water Rat Swim Team competes in Y competition at the local level through dual meets and at the state and national level.
		For instance, we are not the "Water WRATS", nor are we the "Westport WRATS".
		Team Philosophy: The Westport Weston Family Y Water Rat Swim Team embraces a team philosophy that commits it to develop the highest level of competitive excellence for every swimmer, while simultaneously encouraging spirit, honesty, team pride, personal commitment and individual growth.
	www.westportymca.org /wrats/about.htm (1485 words)

	Water Rats - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"Water Rats" referres to a nickname given to Canadian soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Scheldt.
		Because of the flooded, muddy terrain and the tenacity of the well-fortified German defences made the Battle of the Scheldt especially gruelling and bloody for the Canadians.
		They were given the nickname "Water Rats" by the press in honour of this struggle, which was considered to be a nickname of similar grandeur to that of the Desert Rats.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Water_Rats (250 words)

	WATER RATS - in development
		Unbeknownst to the Water Rats, a group of greedy, crass and fat, New York real estate developers have discovered, through Satellite photography, that LBI, thought to be nothing but a sand barren island, is actually built on a bed of solid rock - one that rivals the granite base of Manhattan.
		The Water Rats waist no time deciding they do not like these New York suits stealing their game and crapping up the fun they have harassing the tourists each year.
		Several Islanders and the Water Rats form a weird sort of coalition which gangs up on the developers and finally demonstrates their revised intentions to the rest.
	www.mecfilms.com /dna/indev/features/water.htm (817 words)

	Chinese Horoscopes - The Rat
		It is deemed an honor to be born in the Year of the Rat and it is considered a privilege to be associated with a Rat.
		The characteristics of the Rat Sign are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.
		Rats are not usually interested in keeping up with the times, and it doesn't matter to them whether or not their furnishings are in style.
	www.usbridalguide.com /special/chinesehoroscopes/Rat.htm (2682 words)

	Fluoride in water - Lab rats die of fluoride poisoning
		During the first experiment, the researchers had noted and were perplexed by the alarmingly high death rate in the group of animals receiving aluminum and fluoride in their drinking water (80% of the animals in the low-dose group died before completion of the experiment).
		The reasons for the high number of animal deaths is still unexplained as was the fact that the greatest number of mental impairments appeared in the low-dose group of animals.
		It was also observed that the animals who drank the aluminum/fluoride-laced water developed sparse hair and abnormal, copper-colored underlying skin which is related to premature aging.
	www.wholly-water.com /fluoride.aluminum.htm (1119 words)

	Grand Order of Water Rats Official Website
		Jimmy and Steve have been Water Rats since 1968 and this book, written by Steve Clark in his own inimitable way, charts their lives through depression hit America to the present day and is full of amazing characters they met and worked with along the way.
		Water Rat Paul Daniels with Debbie receiving a £1,500 cheque for the Grand Order of Water Rats from President David Britton on behalf of the Rotary Club of Long Eaton.
		The points are totted up at the end of the year and the Water Rat with the most gets the honour of having his name engraved on the Jester's Plaque and the Annual Egg.
	www.gowr.net (1013 words)

	More Water Quotes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		To regard the lion and the water rats and our fellow men as equals is a magnificent act of a warrior's spirit.
		From a drop of water a logician could infer the possibility of an Atlantic or a Niagara without having seen or heard of one or the other.
		You are like a pebble thrown into water; you become wet on the surface, but are never part of the water.
	ct.water.usgs.gov /EDUCATION/morewater1.htm (1055 words)

	Water Water II
		Every now and then a newbie reports that her rats make so much noise drinking, she's begun taking the water bottle out of their cage at night so she can sleep.
		On the other hand, one of them may just be off his water for a day or two and go right back on, no prob at all.
		In general, always keep an eye out for change in their patterns: it may not mean anything at all (rats is flexible people), or it may be an early warning.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/petrats/60888/1 (453 words)

	Water Rat
		Commanding and eloquent, always the center of attention, the Water Rats also have a soft side that endears them to the world.
		The Water Rat has a successful career but money-wise, it's pretty much middle of the road.
		Their natural charisma attracts members of the opposite sex like wildfire, but Water Rats often don't set their standards high enough and are quite indiscriminate in seeking love affairs, until they finally settle down later in life.
	www.tuvy.com /entertainment/horoscope/water_rat.htm (282 words)

	The water rats \| The Courier-Mail
		WATER rats are stealing millions of litres from fire hydrants, park taps and even neighbours' tanks and taps.
		Some householders queried rates bills, believing their water had been illegally tapped while they were away on holidays.
		Ms Davies said people who were not on town water and did not want to pay water carriers were filling up 1000-litre tanks on the back of their trucks and utes from fire hydrants and hoses on the way into town.
	www.news.com.au /sundaymail/story/0,23739,20741392-3102,00.html (1009 words)

	Water Rats (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Water Rats was an Australian TV police drama broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001.
		The series was based around the men and women of the Sydney Water Police who fought crime across Sydney Harbour and surrounding locales.
		Water Rats premiered on 12 February 1996 and ran for six seasons and 173 episodes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Water_Rats_(TV_series) (330 words)

	River Rats Rafting & Adventures
		Welcome to River Rats, New Zealand’s Rafting and Adventure specialists, located in Rotorua, in New Zealand's central North Island.
		We have five rafting trips available ranging from a grade 2 scenic trip suitable for families or the less adventurous through to grade 5 adrenalin pumping action including the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall.
		Whether you’re travelling independently, as part of a school or conference group, or simply wanting to experience a family adventure, we have a range of rafting options to choose from.
	www.riverrats.co.nz (173 words)

	Australian Platypus Conservancy \| Our other Platypus, the Water rat
		This may reflect the fact that the water-rat is able to forage out of the water and also prey on larger animals, especially fish.
		From a distance of 20 metres or more it is virtually impossible, without binoculars, to reliably distinguish a platypus from a water-rat swimming in the water.
		Gardner, J.L. and Serena, M. Observations of activity and habitat use by the water rat Hydromys chrysogaster (Muridae: Hydromyinae) along Badger Creek, Victoria.
	www.platypus.asn.au /the_australian_water_rat.html (950 words)

	Grand Order of Water Rats
		One day, in a torrential downpour of rain, while taking Magpie back to it's stabling, the driver of a horse-drawn London bus spotted the two well known music hall stars with their sodden pony and yelled, "Blimey, wot yer got there?" "It's our trotting pony" they replied.
		Over the past century, the 'club' progressed to become The Grand Order of Water Rats, it's charitable record unsurpassed in the world of' entertainment.
		For over one hundred and fourteen years the name Water Rats has been associated with fun and charity.The fun is generated by its membership, men from showbusiness, big names and small who give their talents to raise money for The Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund.
	www.eabf.org.uk /gowr.htm (640 words)

	"Water Rats" (1996) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Whilst it's great to see the 'Rats' not entirely dependant on Sydney Harbour for their storylines the producers have come up with the ridiculous idea that they must regularly have a cutback to the harbour for at least 5 minutes of every second episode as if to try and validate the 'Water Rats' tag.
		I wouldn't have minded if it was a rare kind of thing but it's all too regular for no real reason.
		Having 5 minute throwbacks to the water every second episode for no reason other than to remind the audience why the series is called 'Water Rats' is quite annoying.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0115417 (481 words)

	Water Rats TV Show - Water Rats Television Show - TV.com
		Water Rats was an Australian police action/drama show, set on and around Goat Island, in the Sydney Harbour.
		Jack then cracks down hard on the business dealings of crime bosses Clive Tyler and Tony Akoustanis but when suspicions fall upon another police officer, it is the very last straw for Jack, who then goes out of his way to settle the score...
		Every series of Water Rats is now available on DVD Read more »
	www.tv.com /water-rats/show/1544/summary.html (376 words)

	Water Rats London - Club Review and Information, , 328 Gray's Inn Road
		Water Rats is a traditional establishment with a welcoming feel, featuring live bands.
		Water Rats is really, really grimy but it's also one of the best places to see live music.
		The bar staff at Water Rats do killer shots too.
	www.viewlondon.co.uk /info_club_657.html (88 words)

	Water Rats: True Blue - TV.com
		The Rats attend a wake following the sudden death of a former colleague.
		As the alcohol flows, so do the stories and, one by one, their true feelings are revealed.
		Water Rats - Number One Cop Show in Aust
	www.tv.com /water-rats/true-blue/episode/40742/summary.html (153 words)

	Amazon.com: Water Rats: Music: (Original Australian TV Show Soundtrack),Cast of 'Water Rats' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		But if you are Water Rats fan, you really should have this cd 'cause it's great.
		Forgive me the pun, but the Water Rats CD captures some of the most arresting moments of the Channel 9 series based on the lives of the NSW Water Police.
		While the Water Rats Soundtrack shaped the show's history in song, it still provides a valuable chorus for its present.
	www.amazon.com /Water-Rats-Original-Australian-Soundtrack/dp/B00001ZTCB (720 words)

	Systemic effects of fluoridated water on rats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The biological effects of fluoride were investigated on rats fed pure spring water (natural F
		Our results revealed that chronic administration of fluoridated water does influence systemic biochemical homeostasis in rats, without evoking any overt sign of fluorosis.
		in public water must consider that the dose at which beneficial effects as caries reduction are attained is not far away from that one which causes chronic yet subclinical toxic effects.
	www.fluoride-journal.com /98-31-2/312-100b.htm (233 words)

	HOME
		Such a week with the WATER RATS flies by like a swallow or a seagull.
		The tour of 2007 will start on July 22nd and, as in most previous years, will last for a whole week.
		But note: In 2007 the Water Rats Jazz Band will most certainly play only in the SOUTHERN PARTS of the BROADS.
	www.water-rats.info (360 words)

	Australian Television: Water Rats: profiles: aaron jeffery
		To some, that means he's a first-class police officer disciplined, street-wise and used to holding his feelings in check as he dives into fl water with nil visibility and identifies bodies, weapons, cars and evidence by touch alone.
		The excitement of being part of that kind of action was what really attracted Aaron to WATER RATS.
		Getting older I've learned to relax a bit." That balance between intensity and reserve is what convinced WATER RATS' producers that Aaron would be perfect for the role.
	www.australiantelevision.net /water_rats/profiles/jeffery.html (539 words)

	Radar River Rats
		As always, membership is open to everyone and you are invited to join the Rats and share in the fun at the river.
		The intent of a Radar River Rat water ski weekend is to ski, have lots of fun and relax in the sun (or shade) with like-minded water sports enthusiasts.
		Membership is open to anyone who wants to water ski, wake board, get towed behind a boat, or sit on the beach and soak up the sun.
	www.radarriverrats.org (268 words)

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