A recent report finds that, despite legislation limiting such chemicals, dozens of species are still being poisoned. And we ...

White vinegar can serve as a helpful deterrent in mild rat infestations or as a preventative measure. Its sharp, pungent ...

You usually don't want to encounter anything aside from clear water when you lift up the lid to a toilet. However, some residents in Washington state were ...

A small rodent stowaway disrupted travel for more than 250 passengers aboard a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight after it was ...

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 ...

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- A house of horrors in Orange County overrun with rats has been declared a public nuisance by the city of Irvine as neighbors grow frustrated with rodents roaming around freely ...

Rats have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being dirty, garbage-eating carriers of disease. But these ubiquitous rodents are also clever and capable of learning complex tasks, even using ...

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When it comes to unexpected horror stories, humans may never beat nature at its scariest. In Germany, rats reportedly like to intercept bats near hibernation sites, killing and feasting on the local ...

Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. Hold on. The rat hole wasn’t what you think. It wasn’t some back ...

Few city rats have left their mark on the public consciousness — and the urban landscape — like the one responsible for the famed “Chicago rat hole.” (“Pizza Rat” is a notable exception.) But the ...

The Pumpkin Rat is a pet that's exclusive to the Creepy Critters Shop in Grow a Garden, meaning it's a limited-time pet. It's also a Common pet, meaning it's the most likely pet you'll see in this ...