Scientists have filmed invasive rats standing on their back legs to snatch bats from the air for the first time - but their 'skilful' new technique could spell bad news for the rest of us View 4 Images Brown rats have been filmed grabbing bats from the air for the first time but their hunting skills could spell bad news for us too (Image: Science Direct)

German caves could be ground zero our next lockdown after scientist managed to catch a bizarre new hunting technique by invasive Norway rats. ‌

Researchers set up infrared cameras and caught a sight ever seen before - rats standing up on their hind legs, balancing with their tails, to snatch bats in mid-air. After a swift bite to the neck, the hunters drag off the corpses of their victims for a midnight snack. ‌

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