From South Asia to Europe, the black rat reshaped ecosystems, fueled pandemics, and costs billions in crop losses.

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — If you've ever wanted a little creature to keep you company, Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) has just the thing for you! The shelter recently came into 68 friendly rats!

Conservationists hope a smelly plan to reintroduce Australian bush rats into a nature reserve in Sydney this weekend could ...

Over the span of four days last week, the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took in nearly 100 animals. The addition of 96 animals — 36 cats, 30 domesticated rats and 30 ...

To be a pest is to be underestimated. Sure, pests are annoying, but being a pest also requires a surprising amount of coordination and communication. That’s what researchers recently discovered about ...

A rat in India broke into an ATM and shredded thousands of dollars in cash. Rats chew paper for dental health and nesting.