It's true that it's unknown how many rats reside in Chicago. Still, the Windy City does have a major problem with the rodents, and it could be getting worse. The city is home to the Norway rat ...

One African giant pouched rat in Cambodia is making communities safer by sniffing out dangerous explosives—and he just set a record for his species. According to Smithsonian, the 5-year-old rat named ...

Compared to nearby cities, Philly seems to have a much lower rat population, or at least is home to vermin who are better at ...

What’s more, while many rats in the agroforests carried the disease, not one of the rats captured in the rainforest was ...

The RSPCA is advocating for wider recognition and appreciation of rats and hopes the day will encourage people to find out how smart and sensitive rats truly are.

Many of Montreal's hospitals are aging or undergoing renovations, creating perfect spaces where critters can thrive.

What's more, while many rats in the agroforests carried the disease, not one of the rats captured in the rainforest was infected. These findings demonstrate how human land use impacts infection in ...