Rats are known to communicate with each other using ultrasonic squeaks, meaning they're so high-pitched that human ears can't hear them. Now, scientists have found that the vocalizations might ...

Bruce - stock.adobe.com Forget scratch and sniff. For rodents, it’s squeak and sniff. Researchers say rats and mice might be enhancing their strong sense of smell by using sounds unable to be ...

A new campaign is being launched to help keep Alberta rat-free. The “Rat on Rats!” campaign is being launched by the federal ...

A specialist in the biology of sound has made an incredible observation about the "Jedi" smell-powers of mice and rats. While depicted in cartoons and films as being squeaking little menaces ...

Rat infestations can pose significant challenges for homeowners in Rowlett, TX. These pests damage property and carry diseases that can affect human health. Effective management strategies include ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Yorkers are on high alert for the frightening disease that’s carried in rat urine. While a few cases each year are nothing to squeak about, 24 cases were reported in 2023 — the highest yet.

One thing is certain: They’re everywhere. NEW YORK CITY Adaptable and smart, rats of several species have evolved to thrive in major cities—yet the sight of a rat scurrying across West ...

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.

Researchers trained 11 rats to sniff out elephant tusk and rhino horn, even when smugglers used common tricks such as using coffee grinds and washing powder to conceal their scents. Scientists say ...

Long-running Dutch post-punk outfit Rats On Rafts have announced a new era, and thus a new album: Deep Below. Following 2021’s Excerpts From Chapter 3: The Mind Runs A Net Of Rabbit Paths ...