The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There's a new Doomslayer in town and he's just as furry as he ferocious. A neuroscientist from Budapest, Hungary has trained his three pet rats to ...

Rats are learning to wear backpacks that can be equipped with location trackers and microphones, so the animals can help human rescuers locate survivors stuck in earthquake debris The Hero Rats ...

Pet rats are intelligent, social, and affectionate companions that make wonderful additions to many households. Despite common misconceptions, these small rodents are clean and trainable and bond ...

When most people think of rats, it brings up thoughts of nasty rodents scampering through a sewer or of horror movies, in ...

When most people think about getting a pet, the common options are dogs, cats, birds etc. But have you ever considered rats? Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a ...

BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Fall is the perfect time to head back to class. We're talking about opportunities for your dog, not the kind of school with textbooks and lunch rooms. Everyone knows about ...