They might not be everyone’s favourite animals, but rats are far more fascinating than most people think. These small rodents have lived close to humans for centuries, quietly adapting to every kind ...

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

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 ...

LONDON — A rat has for the first time won a British charity’s top civilian award for animal bravery, receiving the honor for searching out unexploded landmines in Cambodia. Magawa, a giant African ...

The history of rats and humans is closely linked, as these rodents have adapted to live alongside us for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows that rats were present in human settlements ...

Since at least the 1500s, people have been mesmerized by the legend of a so-called “rat king.” Usually depicted as a mass of a rodents with their tails tied in a knot, the specific details can vary by ...