We often assume that bigger is better, but nature constantly proves this wrong. The world’s smallest mammals are miniature marvels, many weighing less than a paperclip and capable of fitting right in ...

If you were to encounter the northern pygmy mouse in the wild, you might not think twice about it. However, this little creature is unique — it's the smallest rodent in the world, according to ...

Imagine an animal that seems to be assembled from various other creatures: it has large eyes, the round body of a rabbit, a rodent’s pointed snout, tiny pig-like hooves, and even fangs like those of a ...

The wonderful world of tennis is helping nature’s tiniest mammals survive. Each year, following Wimbledon, thousands of used tennis balls are donated to UK Wildlife Trust. Volunteers at the ...

Two species of tiny rodents have lived undetected in Australia for millions of years — until now. The species were discovered when researchers took a closer look at delicate mice, the continent’s ...

How easy it will be for Burmese pythons to travel to and take hold in North Carolina? Ten years ago, Mike Cove (NC Museum of Natural Sciences) discovered Burmese Pythons were behind the decline of the ...

ROSEVILLE -- Rodents are wreaking havoc in Roseville parks, but Placer County officials have found a creative way to give nature a chance to fight back. Josh Huntsinger says the vole population has ...