As a result of New York’s most severe winter in years, the city may see a drop from it’s estimated 3 million rats ...

Rodent experts said the prolonged cold weather could kill some rats and cause others to have fewer babies, resulting in a smaller population in the spring.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A bill aimed at abating and eventually eradicating invasive rats is going back to the drawing board after community members and lawmakers raised concerns over funding and government overreach.

While enormous rats might be many people's nightmare, these huge rodents could be a key weapon in the battle against the trading of illegal wildlife goods. African giant pouched rats can be trained to ...

One morning last year, John Gladwin opened the cupboard under his kitchen sink and discovered a bag of soil he'd been storing there was torn to shreds. Days later he noticed a pungent smell too. It ...