"Everybody's first impression is that the rats are our enemies." Giant rat celebrated for detecting one of the world's ...

These shocking photos show how Birmingham’s inner-city streets are being invaded by giant rats during ongoing bin strikes. The huge rodents are making life hell for thousands of fed-up residents ...

Giant rats the size of ferrets are causing havoc in Birmingham as pest controllers face overwhelming demand due to ongoing ...

Last year, African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of their extreme sense of smell. Carolina, an African giant ...

They can carry the parasite rat lungworm, known to cause meningitis ... It is currently illegal to own giant African snails as pets in the United States. Never miss a story — sign up for ...

Maybe a rat is right for you! Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends ...

you might think competing over food is typical behavior for rats as pets. However, the truth is a bit more muddled than it first appears when going over the facts. So, let’s see if we can put ...

THERE are rats the size of cats in this UK city and mountains of rubbish along the streets. Residents have complained that the area "stinks" and you can't turn a corner without tripping over heaps ...