Rats are able to retract their testicles from within the scrotum through the inguinal ring, which remains open throughout life. This response can be evoked by handling of the testicle, even under ...

landlords will have to meet their legal obligations to keep their properties rat-free, and the city will have to overhaul its methods of handling the 44 million pounds of trash we produce every day.

For centuries, government leaders and public health experts have been trying to get a handle on New York City's rat community, which continues to grow in size. But a new group is curious to ...