Researchers thought leaf-toed geckos were locally extinct on Rábida Island, so they were thrilled to find several of the ...

An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady ...

Ever wondered who would win a fight between an Australian and an introduced rat? New research provides the fascinating answer ...

Across North America, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and other pesticides had a significant impact on bats from the ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...

Have you ever found yourself surprised by the quiet intelligence shining from a rat’s bright eyes? These little whiskered wonders, so often misunderstood, are actually some of the most affectionate ...

Rats have hairless and scaly tails but mice have thin and hairy tails in most cases. It’s easy to tell these animals apart based on their choice of habitat, too.

A rat races out from one and disappears into the darkness and, shuddering slightly, I make my report on the portal, a diligent new member of New York’s rat pack. Financial Times Public service ...

While a crocodile with no tail is certainly an odd sight, it’s not as rare as one might think. So, what happened to this crocodile’s tail, and can a croc survive without one?

A pet rat typically costs between $15 to $100, and they live for 2-4 years. As is the case with any pet, before you get a pet rat, you should do your research to make sure you can care for them ...

That’s right, no brain! Rat tails have a nerve “ring” around the base of their tentacles, which relay messages to the rest of the body and nerves down to their tail.

Rat tails have no tube feet, which other echinoderms use for mobility, because they are mostly sedentary, remaining in one place unless ripped up by a storm surge or predator.