A plane from Bangkok to Taiwan took a wild turn when a rat and an otter smuggled aboard by a passenger got loose in the main cabin mid-flight. "I was confused, so he said again, 'pet rat, pet rat, it ...

The global, brain-invading parasite continues to spread ...

A six-year study reveals that the rodent, which does not develop cancer or feel pain, also has a more sophisticated system of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A total of 253 live rats, and more than 100 dead ones, were removed from a house at 1028 Wertz Ave. SW in Canton. Bones believed ...

Many people, including researchers, recognize that animal models of human disease don't work as well as their colleagues and others claim that they do. I recently learned of an outstanding book by ...

A robotic rat learned how to befriend real rats using AI. The wheeled rat was designed to provide companionship for lab rats, which can live pretty secluded and lonely lives. The robots have movements ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — If you've ever wanted a little creature to keep you company, Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) has just the thing for you! The shelter recently came into 68 friendly rats!

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 ...