While the name of John Bumpass Calhoun might not be familiar to everyone these days, he and his life’s work — studying rats ...

Bringing Pavlovian conditioning into the mix, rats had to wait 15 minutes after a Lego block was placed in their cage before ...

As expected, rats housed in enriched environments – complete with toys, space and companions – learned to drive faster than those in standard cages. This finding supported the idea that complex ...

More young male rats will end up on the streets, on other rats’ blocks, in other rats’ territory, with more “nips on the tail, wounds on the body.” Rats secrete a waxy, ruddy substance ...

While enormous rats might be many people's nightmare, these huge rodents could be a key weapon in the battle against the trading of illegal wildlife goods. African giant pouched rats can be ...

Learning to drive small cars helps rats feel less stressed, scientists found. Researchers at the University of Richmond in the US taught a group of 17 rats how to drive little plastic cars ...

It's always a worry if you've spotted a mouse indoors or a rat in the backyard ... and completely seal entry points. You can block points of entry by sealing any small holes in your foundation ...

Torrington resident Samantha Wilson indicates a wall in front of the space beneath her porch is where she believes rats have been hiding. Below her hand is a small pumpkin that was eaten by rats.

Rodents have made their way onto two recent flights. Here's what to do—and not do. Have you ever seen a rat, or any type of rodent, on an airplane? This was my go-to conversation opener at each ...

The tale of a greedy rat who craves buns and biscuits, but comes to a sticky end. (2016) Preview: An animated swash-buckler based on the much-loved children's book written by Julia Donaldson and ...