A 2023 avian flu outbreak decimated a Caspian tern colony on Rat Island and spread to harbor seals, posing a new threat to local wildlife. A 2023 epidemiological study revealed that 56% of a large ...

A compelling biography about a groundbreaking scientist and his controversial work, using rodent cities to examine the ...

Eight giant African pouched rats were able to detect four wildlife samples from 146 non-target items during this four-year ...

The project continues in my lab with new, improved rat-operated vehicles ... As a neuroscientist who advocates for housing ...

Scientists stress out lab mice, a lot. Inducing chronic stress and anxiety in these furry critters is how scientists explore ...

Giant African rats, already used to sniff out land mines, can do the same for smuggled rhino horns, elephant tusks and other common contraband, researchers report.

"A kitten and rat form an unlikely bond. David Hoffman presents captivating documentaries and archival news clips that explore the evolution of American life over the past century ...

With millions of mice and rats in US labs alone, scientists can learn a lot of information from their scurrying test subjects ...

But the worst part was once you catch them," he said. "That is a miserable experience." CBC spoke to Brougham and several other neighbours about the rat problem, which has included rodents running ...

Plus, continue studying these animals and getting a clearer picture of where they are. “We do not track rat infestations in a systematic way across the city. We’ve only really done our work in the ...

The charity explains on its website: “Rats and mice commonly live in gardens and parks in the UK as they’ll have easy access to food sources, such as food put down for other animals.

As the cold weather sets in, mice and rats are more likely to seek shelter in your property, attracted by warmth and food. Instead of using chemical pellets or inhumane traps, a simple and natural ...