Sometimes the lowly sewer rat is the target of shrieks, kicks and extermination attempts. And sometimes yesterday's vermin becomes today's vaunted victim, inspiring a phalanx of rescuers to come to ...

Whole team of firefighters help rescue fat rat A rotund rodent was spotted stuck in a manhole cover in the German town of Bensheim, sparking a full-scale rescue effort.

For the very first time, scientists have observed rats catching bats from midair and praying on them in total darkness, sparking concerns about possible risks of virus spread in the world. A study by ...