WASHINGTON (AP) — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames warming temperatures, urbanization and other human actions.
For starters, like many mammals, rats’ eyes are positioned on the side of their head. This gives them a wider visual field of view, which is useful in the wild for spotting and avoiding predators.
There’s a saying that in a big city you are never more than six feet away from a rat. It’s an urban myth, but scientists are warning cities across the globe are becoming far rattier ...
In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations. A rat scurries across West Broadway in New York City. A study looking at ...
As the winter months continue, you might spot rats or mice trying to get into your home or garden as the rodents search for warmth, shelter and food. While you might not want them taking up residence ...