They've campaigned against the slaughter of chickens and the exploitation of killer whales. Activists have now turned their attention to an unexpected target - the Cambridge Dictionary.

Ronin the African giant pouched rat set a new world record for the most landmines detected by a rat. Guinness World Records gave the distinction to Ronin on World Rat Day, which fell on Friday.

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A new study led by researchers at UC Santa Barbara, University of Réunion and Duke University reveals that the black rat is ...

Birmingham’s garbage collectors have been on strike over pay, so some of the city’s 1.2 million residents have not had their ...

A standoff between garbage collectors and municipal officials in Britain’s second largest city has left an estimated 17,000 ...

They get a bad rep - but on the big screen, they're kings. On World Rat Day, Euronews Culture squeaks its mind by celebrating ...

The volcanic island of Bioko, about 160 kilometers, or 100 miles, northwest of mainland Equatorial Guinea, is carpeted in ...

This city is known for its many quirks — a Starbucks on every corner, unlimited hordes of rats and a plethora of street ...

HTP is a popular supplement that can increase levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain. But very little evidence supports ...

Predators like hawks and eagles are getting sick and dying from consuming poisoned rodents. Advocates say there are ...

Turmeric and ginger are used for many possible health benefits. Learn how this combination can be used and what research ...