News; UK News; Giant rats; Shocked woman finds giant 'rabbit-like' rat lying down on her back doorstep Retired hospitality worker Wendy King spotted the huge rodent right outside her back door.

A woman was left stunned when she discovered a giant rat lounging on her back doorstep. Wendy King was in her kitchen when she noticed the enormous rodent just outside her glass door on February 18.

A video of the incident from Sunday, February 18, shows the rat lying down, seemingly having a relaxing moment or two. That is set against Leicestershire's Wendy who can be heard saying: "Oh my god!

A woman was left stunned when she discovered a giant rat lounging on her back doorstep. Wendy King was in her kitchen when she noticed the enormous rodent just outside her glass door on February 18.