New York City has a rat problem. Officials have a plan to kick it from the curb
New York City has a well known rat problem. And the city is trying to tackle it — with trash cans and by changing human behavior.
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Can you bond without the 'love hormone'? These cuddly rodents show it's possible
The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone."
Distillery Cat Wanted: Must Be Affable, Brand-Boosting, Cold-Blooded Killer
A new book profiles some of the world's most fascinating felines, while telling how their job descriptions have evolved from rodent catchers to today's ambassadors for distilleries and breweries.
Spillover Beasts: Which Animals Pose The Biggest Viral Risk?
Rodents, primates and bats likely carry hundreds of thousands of viruses we haven't yet identified. But how do you know which ones might infect humans?