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Discover which U.S. states and cities have the highest rat populations, including Chicago, the “rat capital,” and learn the ...
Rats pose a significant threat to gardens, causing damage and spreading diseases. Effective strategies to deter them include removing food sources, se ...
In addition to staff missing checks, the prison was found to “lack the number of cameras necessary to sufficiently observe staff and inmate activities”, with “many blind spots” creating opportunities ...
Young Thug was originally featured on the Kid Cudi album 'INSANO'—but it's since been removed not long after Thug called him ...
In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...
A new study reveals how pleasant touch fosters social bonds between humans and rats by activating oxytocin signaling in the ...
Pleasant tactile stimulation drives social bonding in many animal species, especially mammals. Tactile stimulation forms the ...
Chicago is expanding its fight against rats — and it's not using poison. A North Side alderman is launching a pilot program ...
Not all animals respond to reward cues the same way — some fixate on the cue itself, while others head straight for the reward.
A new study shows that a rat’s finger length ratio predicts sexual activity and scent preference—offering clues about human sexuality.
A study from Okayama University links finger length in rats to sexual behavior and preference, offering new insights into brain development.
If you are thinking of getting a pet rat, start here. We explain the varieties of pet rats, cages, diet, enrichment, behavior, and more.