Lost in the Desert? The “Extinct” Desert Rat-Kangaroo May Still Be Alive
New research on the feeding habits of the desert rat-kangaroo could help locate the possibly extinct species, with ...
Carolina the giant rat retires as a hero after saving many lives
African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of ...
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Bite Mechanics Could Help Reveal If Rumors Of Rat-Kangaroo’s Death Are Exaggerated
Although declared extinct in 1994, people claim to have seen desert rat-kangaroos since, and analysis of their museum ...
Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus. How common is it in Florida? What to know
Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents — such as rats and mice — especially after exposure to their urine, droppings, and saliva.
Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia. Baby wombats have recently been in the news after an ...
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Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus. How common is it in Florida? What to know
The hispid cotton rat is about 8 to 14.6 inches long, with a tail that ranges from ... or feces get into cuts in your skin or eyes, nose or mouth. When cleaning up after seeing rodent activity ...