The rat is the preferred model organism in many fields of biomedicine, such as toxicology testing. But when it comes to disease models, rats have been upstaged by mice, which traditionally were ...

There’s a new rat czar in town. An otherwise majestic great blue heron was spotted devouring a New York City rat Saturday — a stomach-churning chow-down that a witness described as ...

A cat resembling a "giant rat" has left social media users in stitches after he was caught rummaging through his owner's popcorn snack. Angel Cao (@angelcao_), 27, shared the footage of her cat ...

A woman has shared her horror at finding a dead rat in a loaf of bread - but only after eating half of it. Nombulelo Mkumla bought a loaf of whole wheat brown bread from a local shop in South ...

In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere. NEW YORK CITY Adaptable and smart ...

Planting certain flowers in the garden can help deter rats before they have nested in the garden or home. It’s important to take these steps to prevent the pests from entering your premises as ...

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A woman has been left ‘traumatised’ after finding a ...

Citrus oils, particularly lemon and orange, are touted as "very effective at keeping rats and mice away" from specific zones or items. However, due to the potency of citrus oils, they should be ...

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of dogs hunting rats that could upset some readers. The sound of a rat screaming in the jaws of a terrier is the same sound that a ...

Rats and other rodents roaming around our homes and gardens are less than ideal but how can we keep them away? Gardening experts are warning homeowners to protect their homes from rats who will be ...

As rat season sees infestations increase across the UK, one expert has given his advice on how to banish the pest for good. Spotting a rat on your property is some people’s idea of a nightmare.

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