Rats Collection (page 6)

Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables
PER200583 Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1902 (colour engraving) by Christophe (Colomb)

The rats (chromolitho)
1093231 The rats (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rats. Scene from the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Audubon Opening His Box of Watercolours Destroyed by Norway Rats, c
1079031 Audubon Opening His Box of Watercolours Destroyed by Norway Rats, c.1872-77 (ukiyo-e woodblock print on paper) by Japanese School

Jean de la Fontaine and a scene from his fable The Rat Retired from the World (chromolitho)
1094235 Jean de la Fontaine and a scene from his fable The Rat Retired from the World (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rat Catcher, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
The Rat Catcher, 1632

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Javier Senosiain

Cinderella's tear (an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

The Farmer
Eleonora Grigorjeva

the new owner
Holger Droste

Mrs Mary Wall points out peeling wallpaper and hole in brickwork which she claims was made by rats in her home at Miller Street, Aston. 5th November 1970

A rat sitting on a hand

Animals Rat March 1970 Cedric the white rat the pet of 11 years old David Stanton of Woverhampton Road dudley. Cedric often takes a swim in a fish tank

War on the rats. The rat war is now in full swing and to date over half a million rats
War on the rats.The rat war is now in full swing and to date over half a million rats have been killed since the campaign started in November

War on the rats Dean December 20th 1943: The rat war is now in full swing
War on the rats.. Dean December 20th 1943: The rat war is now in full swing and to date over half a million rats have been killed since the campaign started in November

The Ratcatcher, mid to late 17th century. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Ratcatcher, mid to late 17th century

Love and Alcohol (Liebe und Alkohol), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Love and Alcohol (Liebe und Alkohol), 1911

RATS & TRAP C1840 RATS & TRAP C1840
Two black rats nibble at a piece of cheese in a trap. Date: circa 1840

3 RATS NIBBLING 19C
A brown rat, a long-tailed rat and a black rat, all nibbling at morsels of food. Date: late 19th century

Cartoon, How to Treat the Female Chartists -- cockroaches, rats and mice should see off the most ferocious crowd of females. Date: 1848

RAT POISON SELLER
French seller of rat poison Date: 1845

MAGIC CATS OF CHINA
These magical spirit-cats perform the vital function of keeping away the rats which would otherwise devour the silkworms : the flowers also keep the worms healthy

RAT-CROWN (COUPIN)
Rats tangled in a RAT-CROWN - the French call it the roi-des-rats Date: 1904

The Apostate Jack Robinson, The Political Rat Catcher-N. B. Rats Taken Alive!, Mar
The Apostate Jack Robinson, The Political Rat Catcher-N.B. Rats Taken Alive!, March 1, 1784

Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811. October 1811
Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811

Comforts of an Irish Fishing Lodge, May 12, 1812. May 12, 1812
Comforts of an Irish Fishing Lodge, May 12, 1812

Seeking to arrest the dread disease: ridding the infected district of creatures likely to carry plague-microbes. Illustrative diagram in The Illustrated London News showing how a major cull of rats

Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves, 1851. Creator: Thomas Hewes Hinckley
Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves, 1851

Detail of an illustration from Anvur-i SuhaylA (The lights of Canopus), a collection
2657707 Detail of an illustration from Anvur-i SuhaylA (The lights of Canopus), a collection of fables by a┼¥Ôé¼usayn ibn EAlA, by Khashifi (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Indian School

Naked mole rat in tunnel {Heterocephalus glaber} Kenya, East Africa

When Puss saw the rats and mice, she didn t wait to be told, from English Fairy Tales, pub. 1922 (colour lithograph), 1922. Scene from Dick Whittington and His Cat

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, 1811
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching). The cats and rats faces are several famous political figures

Ratting in the trenches, WWI
Ratting: The New Sport in the Trenches. British soldiers follow a terrier as it dashes along a trench on the Western Front in pursuit of a rat

Picture No. 11676602
Coypu / Nutria / River Rat adult Date:

Picture No. 10864935
X-ray of Brown / Common / Norway Rat skull showing continuously growing incisors (Rattus norvegicus) Date:

Brown / Common / Norway Rat - at burrow with young
LA-2563 Brown / Common / Norway Rat - at burrow with young Rattus norvegicus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common / Norway / Brown Rat - litter in nest with adult carrying young from burrow
LA-1642 Common / Norway / Brown Rat - litter in nest with adult carrying young from burrow Rattus norvegicus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rat Standing on hind legs
JD-16903 Pet RAT - standing on hind legs John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Illustration To Dick Whittington And His Cat. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F. a
Illustration To Dick Whittington And His Cat. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F.a. Steel With Illustrations By Arthur Rackham, Published 1927

Cat and owl as rat catchers on a Christmas card
Cat and owl as rat and mouse catchers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Wild Life on the Western Front - Rats in the Trenches
Rats grown to aldermanic size pictured scuttling around the trenches on the Western Front. The vermin were a perennial problem during the conflict. Date: 1917

MOONRAT (family: Erinaceidae). Sepilok forest, Borneo

Abdullah cigarettes advertisement, WW1 - trench rats
One of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes during the First World War illustrated by Lewis Baumer. This one employs the familiar image of a British Tommy dismayed to find that

Abrocoma bennettii. From: The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836. Date: 1839

Picture No. 10854937
NAKED Mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) Date:

Picture No. 10777092
Brown Rat - dangling from tail (Rattus norvegicus) Date:

Picture No. 10776178
Pet Rat - on owner's shoulder Date:

Picture No. 10774093
Hairless Rat - on owners arm Date:

Picture No. 10864005
Bushy-tailed Woodrat / Pack Rat in field (Neotoma cinerea) Date:

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"Billy The Rat Catcher: A Tale of Hairless Animals, Pet Rats, and Unexpected Encounters" In the world of rodents, Billy The Rat Catcher reigns supreme. With his trusty hairless companions - the Sphinx cat, rodent, and rat - he fearlessly tackles any infestation that comes his way. From the cozy corners of a pet rat's house to an unexpected visitor in someone's bed, Billy is always ready for action. But it's not just rats that catch our attention; hairless animals like the Mexican Hairless Dog and Sphinx Cat also captivate us with their unique appearance. They stand proudly alongside their rodent counterparts as symbols of diversity in nature. In one intriguing image, we witness a West Highland Terrier keeping a watchful eye on a mischievous rat near a mouse-trap. It seems as though even dogs can't resist being fascinated by these cunning creatures. But don't worry. This image is nothing more than clever manipulation. Speaking of rats' eating habits, we get an up-close view of a young Brown/Common/Norway Rat indulging in some bread. Their insatiable appetite knows no bounds. They have even made appearances throughout history and literature. In a female Chartists cartoon from yesteryears or "The Frog and the Rat" fable passed down through generations, they continue to leave their mark on our collective imagination. Even railways had their own dedicated Southern Railway Ratcatcher at one point. These unsung heroes worked tirelessly to keep trains free from unwanted guests during journeys across vast landscapes. And let's not forget about Suffolk Rats protecting their precious cheese or serving as County fencibles – guardians against potential threats lurking around every corner. So whether you find yourself marveling at the resilience of Brown Rats or chuckling at tales involving rats big or small, there's no denying that these creatures hold a special place in our hearts and minds.