The Type of rat that existed in Europe
at the time of the plague was known as the Black Rat. It was smaller
than the rats of today and was a flea carrier.The Type of rat that existed in Europe
at the time of the plague was known as the Black Rat. It was smaller
than the rats of today and was a flea carrier.
Sometime around 1700 this type of rat did out and was replaced by the Brown Rat of today which is a non-flea carrier.