Three groups of 33 90-day-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were fed, ad libitum, the following diets for 2 weeks before breeding. Diet 1 (D1) contained 20% protein from casein, diet 2 (D2) had the same ...

For centuries, rats have thrived in cities because of human behavior. In response, humans have blamed the rats and developed techniques for poisoning them. We research urban rat populations and ...

"Love is in air" if you happen to live in a city infested with rats. After states, like California, restricted toxic rodenticides, some cities are starting to use a more humane way to control the rat ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A brown rat in New York City. G. Scott Segler In 2015, a rat dragged ...

Ticks, mosquitoes, tree-wrecking beetles, locusts. The list of pests expected to benefit as the planet heats up is long and getting longer. But what about rats? The answer is tricky. Headlines have ...

Rats are present in almost every city in the world, building their own rat settlements in parallel with human urban infrastructure. Cities are ideal habitats for rats because they offer everything a ...

After California and other states restricted the use of highly toxic rat poisons, cities have turned to a new method to try to control their rat populations: birth control. Rather than a pill, the ...

Over a million species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. But some animals are more resilient to temperature changes and could thrive in a warming world. Not all of these animals are ...

The answer is tricky. Headlines have warned about a coming ratpoclaypse driven by climate change. But there isn’t a lot of research to back these warnings up. Part of the reason is that it’s hard to ...

Eric Adams is currently facing multiple federal counts of bribery and corruption, but the war on rats stops for no man. Last week, just as the mayor’s legal troubles came to a head, the City Council ...

Despite being unwelcome visitors, rats are highly adept at finding entry points if given the opportunity. These pests reproduce rapidly and can cause extensive damage throughout your home while ...