A woman on Long Island is facing criminal charges after authorities say they found hundreds of rats inside her home -- some ...

They shine in vibrant red, rich blue, or bright green—and with spots, stripes, or patches, they resemble small works of art ...

An echidna named Snoopy has celebrated 40 years at Healesville Sanctuary, Australia, after arriving as an orphaned juvenile ...

Meet the enthusiasts who train, show and adore their pet rodents – and believe the rest of us have badly misunderstood them ...

White vinegar can serve as a helpful deterrent in mild rat infestations or as a preventative measure. Its sharp, pungent aroma is no friend to rodents, who rely heavily on scent trails to find food ...

What do you call the bad version of a cherry on top, or icing on the cake? For those in King County reeling from back-to-back atmospheric rivers and the ensuing flooding chaos, it might just be toilet ...

Residents document accelerating rat infestations across Treasure Valley. Official rat control efforts are slowed by Idaho statute, jurisdictional hurdles. Experts urge vigilance, preparedness to ward ...

New videos reveal the surprising dynamics of bat-rat relationships—and suggest how human activity is fueling these interspecies conflicts. A rat attacks a bat as it flies by in this still image from a ...

Bats carry lots of viruses – including variants of the coronavirus that sparked the pandemic. But since bats don't often attack humans, the question is: What's the risk of these viruses being passed ...