Giant African rats, already used to sniff out land mines, can do the same for smuggled rhino horns, elephant tusks and other common contraband, researchers report.

From restaurants and alleyways to fruit trees and sewage lines, day and night, a large population of rats and mice scurry ...

Computer scientists need to grapple with the possibility they will accidentally create sentient artificial intelligence (AI) ...

"Many viruses that we don't know about circulate in animals that live in close proximity to humans," researcher Emily DeRuyter said.

Adopting a pet fills a home with joy, laughter, and love, and this October was no exception—it brought together animals and ...

Adopting a pet fills a home with joy, laughter, and love, and this October was no exception—it brought together animals and ...

In the comments, one user pointed out how the rodent appeared too large to be a rat. “That’s a possum,” one person wrote, followed by another adding, “I thought it was a racoon.” ...

If your pet struggles with the cold, then it's worth investing in one of the best heated pet beds. Animals that are small and lean might find it harder to keep themselves warm on those chilly winter ...

The rats are not pet rats, Perkes said. They’re large, invasive Norway (or brown) rats more common in large cities like New York. Norway, or brown, rats such as the one shown in this image are ...

On a crisp October afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 20, a variety of local artists gathered in Athens to celebrate the joy of art ...