Pet rats are super intelligent and social animals that really thrive when you give them plenty of mental stimulation and opportunities to explore their surroundings. Keeping your rat entertained is ...

The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra ...

This type of poison, called anticoagulant rodenticide, prevents a rat's blood from clotting normally. Its effects can also be fatal for birds — or any animal that eats rodents.

When wild animals consume rat poison—typically, by eating a poisoned rat—the effects may include internal bleeding and lesions, lethargy, and a reduced immune response, which can make them ...