Some consider rats, not to be confused with mice, as pests. Others deem them lifesavers. One African giant pouched rat in Cambodia is making communities safer by sniffing out dangerous explosives—and ...

In rural Madagascar, the black rat is likely transmitting the deadly hantaviruses to humans. Since the beginning, rats have ...

Rats and mice might be spotted in the day depending on human activity but they can also be seen exploring at night.

15th century imperial silk paintings hint that explorer’s voyages may have carried some unintended passengers, researchers ...

Agarwood, a fragrant resinous wood commonly referred to as oud, is a prized constituent in incense, perfumes, medicines and ...

Adult nutria are about two feet long and have a long, rat-like tail that can reach up to 18 inches long. They have long white ...

Rats and mice might be spotted in the day depending on human activity but they can also be seen exploring at night.

Brown rats, also known as common or street rats, are a widespread species of rat found around the world, but are believed to have originated in northern China and Mongolia. The domesticated forms ...

Snakes, like humans, get out and start moving around when the temperatures start to rise, and for the most part that’s ...

While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...