A close-up look at a nutria reveals its expressive face and detailed whiskers as it reacts to the camera. This moment ...

First she saw the eyes, then the ears, then the tail. Jane Rohling had lived in Eagle for 20 years before she saw her first ...

Looking to add some surprises to your cooking and help the planet? Consider cooking up some bullfrog or nutria. How about a kudzu salad or wineberry butter?

A bizarre Christmas dinner invitation, some mysterious carol singers and even a spot of charades. Can you solve all 12 of our ...

The sense of smell is vital for animals, as it helps them find food, protect themselves from predators and interact socially. An international research team led by Dr. Quentin Martinez and Dr. Eli ...

A nutria stands partly submerged in quiet water, holding its food gently between its front paws. Its wet fur shows warm brown tones, and the dark background adds contrast to this peaceful moment near ...

In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations. A rat scurries across West Broadway in New York City. A study looking at rat ...

A new demographic label has swept through China’s social-media feeds in recent months: “rat people.” The term, which describes young adults who retreat into small rooms, avoid socializing and spend ...