The saying goes that Kansas City in August is hotter than two rats in a wool sock, but it turns out the rising temperatures ...

Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats "impacts people and their psyche." Rats also breed disease. "They transmit and carry more than ...

Many humans find rats frightening and revolting, even though rats and people have occupied shared living spaces for thousands of years. New York rats are primarily Norway (or brown) rats.

Warmer winters, denser living conditions, less vegetation and limited rat control resources also contributed to the growth in ...

Brits have been warned that rats are particularly likely to try and seek shelter from Storm Éowyn in their homes and gardens ...

Warmer winters, denser living conditions, less vegetation and limited rat control resources also contributed to the growth in urban rat populations. The trend was most notable in Washington ...