New York City is known for its rat problem. Despite gains in extermination technology, climate change might make the future a more ratty place. Warmer temperatures mean more rat sexy time and could ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities in San Francisco say their hands are tied when it comes to stopping a woman who has been breeding hundreds of rats in her home and then releasing them into public parks.

When it comes to domestic rat breeds, the first thing you must know is that, technically, they aren’t breeds. All domestic rats are closely related to the wild Brown rat and are variations rather than ...

This year was supposed to be a good year for selling bamboo rats to eat. Prices had been rising steadily as had their popularity as a delicacy when grilled. Then the coronavirus hit. "People nowadays ...

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A condemned house on Angus Boulevard in Warner Robins has become a breeding ground for rats, creating serious health concerns for surrounding homeowners and pushing city officials ...

New York City's rat population has grown exponentially since the middle of the 20th century. In 1950, an estimated 250,000 rats lived in the city. By 2014, there were an estimated 2 million. The rise ...

In one experiment, rat neurons helped mice restore their senses of smell—the first time any animal has perceived the world through the sensory hardware of another species Will Sullivan Daily ...