The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

As a result of New York’s most severe winter in years, the city may see a drop from it’s estimated 3 million rats ...

From South Asia to Europe, the black rat reshaped ecosystems, fueled pandemics, and costs billions in crop losses.

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.

An African giant pouched rat is being honored in the record books after detecting more than 100 landmines and other undetonated explosives in Cambodia, Belgian non-profit APOPO announced Friday. The ...