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

Lassa fever, a disease that spreads during the dry season in Nigeria, is an animal-borne or zoonotic, acute viral illness spread by the common African rat also known as the mastomys rat species.

One such initiative is of APOPO, a non-profit organisation, headquartered in Tanzania and working in 11 countries, that trains African giant pouched rats (nicknamed HeroRATS), to detect TB in ...

A tiny creature thrives in the heart of the enchanting southern African grasslands—meet the Southern African Vlei Rat. With its unassuming size and remarkable habits, this little rodent captures the ...

“Rats and their unique smelling capacity have proved very effective in Mozambique so the successful experience has been taken to eleven other African countries” according to the director and ...

Spring is the season of renewal and transformation, making it the ideal time to update your hairstyle. Whether you prefer a classic look or something more adventurous, there’s a trendy haircut out ...

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Landholders hope that an invasive grass that reduces carrying capacity and decreases production by up to 80 per cent will be accepted into the Weeds of National Significance.

Rats in Riverside County are the latest mammal species to be infected with H5N1 bird flu Identification of virus in rats raises concerns about potential infection pathways to people and their pets ...

A city food shop has been fined more than £11,000 after a rat infestation was uncovered inside the store. City of Wolverhampton Council became aware of the issue at Sweet Elohim Afro Market when ...

Environmental health officers investigated Sweet Elohim Afro Market on Lichfield Street in the city centre after a member of the public contacted them with concerns. They discovered rat droppings ...