African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of ...

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents — such as rats and mice — especially after exposure to their urine, droppings, and saliva.

The hispid cotton rat is about 8 to 14.6 inches long, with a tail that ranges from 3 to 6.6 inches long, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Its fur is a mixture of brown ...

We may be more likely to see snakes this time of year, as the weather warms. Use this information to make encounters less scary.

Is rat sibling rivalry a real thing? When watching this video at first glance, you might think competing over food is typical behavior for rats as pets. However, the truth is a bit more muddled than ...