Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world’s largest cities. To control them, people often resort to ...

A recent report finds that, despite legislation limiting such chemicals, dozens of species are still being poisoned. And we ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world’s ...

Flaco the Owl, whose high-flying adventures captivated Big Apple dwellers for more than a year after his escape from the Central Park Zoo, was ravaged by herpesvirus and a toxic soup of four different ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Although accidents happen, vigilant pet lovers know where in their home most dangers lie for their furry family members. That situation can change when you ...

A 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife report found that roughly 88% of raptors and 90% of pumas tested were exposed to the poisons. The law allows the poisons to be used in agricultural ...

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