You might think you know which animals and plants are considered "domesticated" or “domestic” and which ones aren't—but a new ...

Urban rats spread a deadly bacteria as they migrate within cities that can be the source of a potentially life-threatening ...

the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus). Ms Giacomini said: "Our findings suggest that shared environmental use can drive microbiome similarity as much or even more than the genetic relatedness of host ...

There is one specific type of rat running rampant through Chicago’s streets: the Norway rat. Despite its name, the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) originated in Asia, brought to the U.S. via ships ...

I once lived in a house that was near some recently demolished stables, and a displaced rat scratched my little boy when he ...

The Stranglers, meanwhile, were busy breaking every punk rule in sight by fusing the dark, organ-driven psychedelia of The Doors to the spirit of ‘77 on their maiden voyage, Rattus Norvegicus.

Here are ten animals with the highest populations on Earth. Some are quite familiar. You have never heard of some others, though.

Borneo’s small mammals, including rats and shrews, share gut bacteria in human-altered areas, revealing surprising microbial exchanges.

Invasive rats and rainforest mammals are sharing gut microbes as urban areas grow Date: May 1, 2025 Source: Swansea University Summary: As urban development continues to creep further into Earth's ...

As urban development continues to creep further into Earth’s oldest and most diverse rainforests, a Swansea University-led study reveals native and invasive small mammals aren't just adapting to ...