African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of ...

Although they sound like the perfect heroes, these giant rats also have their limitations ... the desired scent is strongly imprinted on the animal. “We need to continue our training to ...

MOROGORO, Tanzania – Rats have long been misunderstood, often seen as pests rather than pals. However, the African giant pouched rat ... of these extraordinary animals. Three qualities of ...

The animal’s feeding habits can cause widespread erosion in wetland areas — like “something out of a disaster movie,” the Fish and Wildlife Service said on social media. “Save a Swamp ...

Today, the rodents are also causing trouble along the Atlantic coast and in portions of California. While rodents aren’t a staple on many US dinner plates, nutria can be prepared a number of different ...

Although they sound like the perfect heroes, these giant rats also have their limitations ... the desired scent is strongly imprinted on the animal. “We need to continue our training to ...

"Rat-kangaroos, like bettongs and potoroos, are an ideal group of animals for testing skull biomechanics because they each have different shaped skulls and specialise on very different food groups ...