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

As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or ...

Local researchers have uncovered a total of 122 pet shops and seven websites selling 24 non-native small mammals in South Africa.

Pet rats can live up to five years if they are healthy and are taken care of properly but the average lifespan of a wild rat is quite different. The pest control company said: “Wild rats have ...