Fact of the matter is, there's a fine line between vermin and wild-life populations which have had their numbers drastically reduced or even been completely eliminated from their respective areas due to habitat pollution and/or encroachment - Unlike the Bogul rat, vermin are parasitic creatures living off the filth of the human race, or whatever dominant species prevail at the time, and which are usually not native to the region and/or habitat. Therefore any species deserves protection and re-introduction to thier native environments when they've unjustifiably fallen victim to their human neighbors apathy, greed and sloppyness.

It doesnt matter what the rats look like, dont they all get diseases regardless of looks??

Is There a reason for this?????

perhaps the fraternity in sydney will upgrade their tired and well used gerbils?

Aussie has lost the plot! The only good rat is a dead rat.

there will be alot of happy cats around

Breeding rats for release into the public. That's a bit of a ratbag thing to do!

I like rats... rats are cute...