Lophiomys imhausi, also known as the crested rat, the maned rat, and the African crested rat, is a deadly rarity says Aoife ...

Rats are generally larger, with robust bodies and long tails, while mice are smaller and have more slender bodies and shorter tails. Behaviorally, rats are known for their cautious nature and ...

The newly discovered rat has a long, scaly tail that researchers believe helps it grip while travelling through the trees. The animals' ancestors probably travelled to the islands on vegetation.

will ensure that the long-tailed animals are given ‘five-star’ treatment during their stay in the seaside location. Leanne, who has kept rats since the age of six, set up the enterprise after ...

Techniques for blood collection from the rat include puncture of the heart, retro-orbital plexus, jugular vein, saphenous vein, tail blood vessels, carotid artery, abdominal aorta, and vena cava.

Tracking tunnels are another great way to identify predators. The predator walks through ink on a pad, leaving clear ...