Why is it called Rat King?

Strasbourg Museum“Rat king” is a term used to describe a group of rats whose tails became entangled, like this specimen found in France in 1894. Put simply, rat kings refer to a bunch of rats whose tails have become entwined, effectively creating one gigantic super-rat.
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Why is he called the Rat King?

The term was not originally used in reference to actual rats, but for persons who lived off others. Conrad Gesner in Historia animalium (1551–58) stated: "Some would have it that the rat waxes mighty in its old age and is fed by its young: this is called the rat king."
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Why do they call it the Rat King Last of Us 2?

The Rat King Was Named For TLOU2's Model Viewer

The Model Viewer lets players take a close look at some of The Last of Us Part 2's in-game characters, enemies, and animals. The monstrosity from the basement of the hospital is among the incredibly detailed models on display, but each one is listed with a name.
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Why do rats make Rat King?

Groups of rats can become bound by tails.

A “rat king” is a group of rats whose tails are intertwined and stuck together. Sometimes the tail hairs are simply entangled, and at other times sticky substances like sap or gum may be the culprits. As many as 32 rats have been found joined together in this way.
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How was the Rat King created?

Given Nora's comments, it appears the rat king is made up of some of the first people ever be infected by Cordyceps brain infection in the city of Seattle, meaning it developed into this state after 25 years of infection.
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What Created THE RAT KING - The Last of Us Part 2 Hidden Lore



Will it be last of us 3?

Speaking in April 2021, Neil Druckmann, Creative Director of Part II, did officially confirmed that he has penned a story outline for a third game. However, it's not in active development.
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When was the last Rat King seen?

"The last finding was in 2005 to my knowledge and according to Wikipedia, that was the only finding in the world this century. And now this one is the second this century," the museum curator said. Interestingly enough, Wikipedia notes that the sighting in 2005 was also found in Estonia.
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How is Ellie immune?

The infection caused Ellie as a fetus to be exposed to the cordyceps and this is the cause of her immunity.
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Is there only one Rat King?

Newman does say that there was going to be a note in the game suggesting that there are other Rat Kings, but it never made the cut. Newman describes it as "pseudo-canon," meaning it's possible that the Rat King was a one-off occurrence and won't make any sort of reappearance.
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Can you avoid the Rat King?

At first, The Rat King is going to run after Abby, and you just need to flee. This monster will not stop; in fact, it's going to break through walls in order to try to get to you. Keep pushing forward, avoiding it where possible, and eventually you'll come to a door with a fire axe in it.
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How many rats are in a Rat King?

It contains 32 rodents and is the largest specimen in the world. According to the museum, the clump was found by a man named Miller Steinbruck of Thuringia, Germany, while cleaning his chimney.
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Who fights Rat King?

The Last of Us 2 has gained a reputation for being brutal, but Naughty Dog has upped their game with the boss, The Rat King. The Rat King is by far, one of the scariest infected to date. With one hit to kill Abby, players can easily get frustrated in this fight. This boss fight, however, is not unbeatable.
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Can rats lose their tails?

Rats often get their tail amputated by predators, but they can still survive. Although able to adapt, a tailless rat is at a disadvantage to one with a tail. A rat without a tail will not survive long in the wild because it will become easily susceptible to predators due to its lack of balance.
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Is the Rat King good?

3. Rat King

It's a great Exotic sidearm on its own, but it really shines when everyone in your fireteam is wielding it. Thanks to its Rat Pack perk, Rat King gets a bonus to clip size and rate of fire when you're in close proximity with teammates, giving you a powerful edge over pesky Nightfall enemies.
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Is Ellie pregnant in the last of us 2?

The Last of Us 2 : Dina Tells Ellie She's Pregnant.
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Was there a cure last of us?

Joel's controversial decision to save Ellie by killing dozens devastated the Fireflies as an organization, but it also means that Joel is potentially the one person in the world responsible for the fact that there is no cure for the infection.
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Are there cannibals in The Last of Us?

The cannibals (also referred to as the survivors) are an antagonistic group of survivors encountered twice in The Last of Us, first at the University of Eastern Colorado and then in the town of Silver Lake. They also appear in the Colorado Mountain Plaza in Left Behind, and are mentioned in The Last of Us Part II.
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How big is the biggest rat in the world?

The Gambian pouched rat is native to Africa and is the world's largest rat, reaching up to 9 pounds. The average size is 3 pounds, measuring 20-35 inches from the head to the tip of the tail.
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Where is Dina JJ?

After Abby leaves Ellie on death's door following a brutal confrontation in Seattle, Ellie returns home to begin a new life with Dina, and we flash forward 18 months later to find the pair raising baby JJ (named in honour of Joel and Jesse) on a farmstead not too far from Jackson.
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Why did Ellie leave the guitar?

For Ellie to move past her need for vengeance and anger over Joel's murder, she needs to leave both the guitar and the watch behind. They're both relics of the past, and the only way for her to finally move forward is to leave them behind.
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Why is my rats skin blue?

The normal skin color for a rat is a healthy pink. In ringtail syndrome the skin will turn to an unhealthy blue or grey color. Before gangrene sets in, the affected area will become inflamed, swollen, and red.
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Can rats swim?

Firstly, rats are excellent swimmers. They can tread water for three days straight and can hold their breath underwater for three minutes, according to this National Geographic video. They are also adept at fitting into tiny spaces thanks to ribs that are hinged at the spine and collapse when squeezed.
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What are rats whiskers for?

That is, they purposefully use their whisker to detect nearby objects and surfaces when moving slowly in unfamiliar environments, and push them out in front of themselves, to avoid collisions, when the environment is familiar and they want to move more quickly.
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How hard is the Rat King?

The Rat King Clicker boss fight is arguably the toughest single encounter in the game, so you'll need to ensure you're well prepared for it. The Rat King will rush you and you'll die instantly if it grabs you, so don't take risks and always ensure there's a safe distance between yourself and the boss.
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