The wonderful world of tennis is helping nature’s tiniest mammals survive. Each year, following Wimbledon, thousands of used tennis balls are donated to UK Wildlife Trust. Volunteers at the ...

These sorts of interactions very likely occurred between disparate human groups in our distant past. There’s strong evidence that separated groups of people, and even distinct species of humans, ...

Roof rats are common in California and can measure up to 18 inches, including tail. They tend to be found in the upper parts of buildings, like attics. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources You’re ...

As cooler weather approaches, we should all be aware that commensal rodents (the kind that can live closely with humans) are looking for a warm and inviting place to spend the winter. And that could ...

In a city in Colombia, researchers say, common rodents help a plant produce fruit when they snack on its flower petals. By Richard Sima Birds do it. So do bees. Especially bees. But common rats ...

National Rodent Week — yes that is a thing — begins Oct. 19 and with the prediction of a warmer winter, it might be time to think about rodents and other pests sticking around. The National Weather ...