Meet Mirasol, one very, VERY large rat. “She’s about 1.7 kilograms,” says Jenny Egan, the Senior Area Manager for the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore.

Marco Andres Vizcaino Garcia is probably the most qualified naturalist guide a person could hire during their visit to ...

On January 25, there will be a special event in Philadelphia to welcome in the “Year of the Snake” when the Penn Museum (33rd ...

What if one of Wyoming’s most picturesque state parks was almost forgotten? Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park in Evansville ...

Nestled in the heart of the Sunshine State’s Panhandle, Ochlockonee River State Park is a natural wonderland that’s been ...

This week’s frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped.

New York City's wild rat species — Rattus norvegicus, also called the Norway rat or brown rat — doesn't hibernate in winter but does become less active when the weather is freezing for ...

Ever wondered what rats can teach us about human history and survival? A Drexel prof. studies how rats' adaptability mirrors human history, migration, and survival. His recent article on the ...

New York — This week's frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats. The United States' most populous city has been ...

NEW YORK — This week’s frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats. The United States' most populous city has ...

DETROIT - One of the most well-known restaurants in Michigan has been forced to temporarily close due to a rat infestation. And this isn’t the first time this has happened. The Detroit Health ...

Nosed Viper or a Cyprus Whip-snake?Perhaps you’re one of the island’s rarer species: the Coin Snake, Dwarf Snake, or Worm Snake (an elusive ophidian that lives quietly underground).Either way, there’s ...