A rare mammal has been discovered living in Western Australia (WA) decades after it was thought to have been wiped out of the region. The distinctive black-footed tree rat was spotted by chance ...

A wildlife attraction housing rare amphibians, lizards and snakes has suffered an attack by rats. Forestry England said rats had infiltrated the pods at the New Forest Reptile Centre near Lyndhurst.

Rats are not popular creatures, but whilst wild rats may be considered pests, pet rats can actually make great companions.

Smart, friendly and playful, rats are superb pets for people of all ages. RATS: THE GREAT UNDERRATED PET is a hilarious and informative documentary, told by the rat owners themselves. See how some ...