Rats have one of the most powerful senses of smell in the animal kingdom, far surpassing that of humans. Their noses contain ...

Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats ...

One morning last year, John Gladwin opened the cupboard under his kitchen sink and discovered a bag of soil he'd been storing there was torn to shreds. Days later he noticed a pungent smell too. It ...

New videos reveal the surprising dynamics of bat-rat relationships—and suggest how human activity is fueling these ...

New York City’s war on rats might be working; but as the weather starts to warm, keeping rodents out of homes is everyone’s problem. A first-of-its-kind study was released, examining the rat ...

Rat infestations don't just appear out of nowhere. If one house has unwanted visitors, it's likely that other homes in the ...

Rats are fascinating study subjects because of their unique status in the scientific community and laboratory environment! They aren’t just good at solving mazes, they can comprehend complex concepts ...

Rats that have somehow gotten under your decking can be a nightmare. It certainly was for me when I discovered the problem in my yard. My grandchildren play down on the deck, and my wife likes ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Albin, also known as "Rat King Dave," about rodents eating their way through cars and how they can be stopped. Weather's cold in much of the country. Many rats take ...

Following is a full transcript of the video. [rats squeaking] Narrator: Having a swarm of rats crawl up your legs may seem like your own personal nightmare. But for Hollywood animal trainer Mark ...

Not all rats like to be tickled but by listening to their vocalizations it is possible to understand in real-time their individual emotional response. The study suggests that if this same relationship ...