Some naked mole rats are designated toilet cleaners, study suggests The viral 'Chicago Rat Hole' wasn't actually made by a rat, scientists claim First of its kind 'butt drag fossil' discovered in ...

Rodents often cause disgust or fear in humans, as any New York City resident might tell you. But the Common Degu, a small and highly intelligent rodent that comes from Chile, bucks such a trend. The ...

A species of rat has been spotted roaming in the wild in Malta, despite being endemic to central Chile. Over the weekend, eagle-eyed citizens spotted and photographed the Chilean rodent, better known ...

What it eats: Grasses, seeds, bark — and sometimes their own poop Why it's awesome: At around 10 to 12 inches (25 to 31 ...