In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations. A rat scurries across West Broadway in New York City. A study looking at ...

But to the scientists who excavate there, the site is known as something else entirely: the rat cave. “The first time I went to the excavations at Liang Bua, I remember watching the bones coming ...

Netflix is producing two new Korean original series – a thriller titled “The Rat” (working title) and a romantic comedy called “Lovestuck.” “The Rat” has confirmed the casting of Ryu ...

Known as the subalpine woolly rat (Mallomys istapantap), it's a far cry from the woolly mouse that scientists bred recently. Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New Guinea’s subalpine woolly rat is the rodent of legends ...

Here's what to know: Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice? The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the Panthers' third season as an NHL franchise. Ahead of Florida's home opener ...

Not all rats are sewer or subway denizens skittering away with someone’s slice of pizza (and then going viral for it). In the remote mountain rainforests of Papua New Guinea, there is a creature ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — A rat infestation near Shawmut Avenue has reached a boiling point, forcing the city of New Bedford to take emergency action. The infestation stems from a fire last ...

A scientist has discovered a whopping species of rat that measures more than 2.5 feet long – three times the size of a brown rat. The 'striking and formidable' species, called the subalpine ...

Young people in China who shy away from success and embrace low-energy lifestyles are calling themselves “rat people”, a slang term that has gained widespread attention online. Unlike the ...

Noticing rats in your garden can be unsettling, as they not only spread diseases but also damage plants by digging up their roots, and if left unchecked, it can lead to an infestation. To address ...

On Thursday morning, Hartley, the female of City Hall’s nesting peregrine pair, brought home a rat, and her five-week-old offspring Willow, Octavia, Emma and Chico feasted on the rodent.