A new species of rat, four times larger than regular rodents, has been discovered on the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The creature, stretching almost half a metre (19in) in length ...

The species of rat predominately found in Chicago is the ... Norway rats prefer fresh food but will eat a variety of things, including pet food, dog feces, garbage, plants and one another if ...

Dr Chris Faulkes’ research into evolution and biodiversity led to the discovery of two new mole-rat species in Tanzania. His team’s assessment for one of the species to be given ‘Endangered’ status, ...

A lawsuit we filed resulted in 1,200 acres of quality kangaroo rat habitat being saved from development at Lytle Creek. The construction of a planned “mini-city” for this area would have jeopardized ...

The agency also proposed new measures to reduce unintentional wildlife poisonings and better protect endangered species. “Rat poisons wreak havoc up and down the food chain by unintentionally ...

The most popular pet snakes are from the families Boidae ... by vibrating its tail when they are threatened. This is the ...