Rats and other rodents have front teeth that grow continuously, so they gnaw to keep them healthy and in shape. Himanshu ...

The animals had to be euthanized after a nerve surgery experiment at a main campus lab caused the rats to mutilate themselves, the group says.

The pet nutria is beloved across Louisiana and lives with a Metairie family who thought they’d have to say goodbye too soon. Here’s the latest update.

As a researcher, I still remember the discomfort I felt every time I had to sacrifice laboratory animals for an experiment. For decades, animals like mice, rats and pigs have been essential tools in ...

They aren’t exactly glamorous, but naked mole rats have genes that could mean feeling younger and living longer.

When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind. But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes. One of the more ...

Proposal declares Norway and roof rats public health nuisances and invasive species. Bill would require Ag Dept to draft and implement a coordinated plan by Nov. 1. Bill would allow local agencies, Ag ...

T.I. says he’s lost his “respect” for 50 Cent, who referred to him as a “rat” in a recent Instagram comment. “Listen, I’m the king below the Mason-Dixon line,” he said in the resurfaced video. “King ...

In 2020, Hungarian software engineer and neuroscientist Viktor Tóth came up with a fascinating experiment. With the use of a bootstrap experimental setup consisting of a large polystyrene ball, a ...

Rotational ball, trigger button, and air-puffs to tell the rat it's run into a wall make for a more immersive experience. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

I first encountered taxidermy because I wanted fresh meat for my sled dogs, and I heard of a taxidermist in town with a dilemma. He often discarded bear parts in the woods—which is, by the way, ...