Rats
Shock as couple napping in Paris park joined by rodent: "New fear unlocked"
The viral video has sparked debate on social media, with some users writing the rodent is adorable, while another posted that it was their worst fear.
Man suffering long mystery illness was fed rat poison by wife, police say
The man had been hospitalized repeatedly with the same symptoms when it was found he ingested Bromadiolone and Coumatetralyl—two chemicals used in rat poison.
Seven kids found living among rats, snakes and maggots in Pennsylvania home
The children, aged 4 to 16, were dirty, malnourished, uneducated, and one little girl's hair was so matted there were maggots living in it, police say.
Hearts melt as tiny two-month-old puppy caught smiling at camera
"I would literally take a bullet for Koda," said one user.
Wild video of rats swarming roadside after bags of rodents "dumped"
Police say "several bags" containing approximately 30 domesticated hooded rats were discarded.
Man fell into a canal, then his eyes started bleeding
The 18-year-old patient was also suffering from a fever, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Watch rats burst from hay bale in skin-crawling video: "There's so many"
A man can be heard saying in the video, "I don't know what to do! There's endless rats. Oh my God!"
Rat discovered hiding in family's Christmas tree in horrifying video
One shocked viewer wrote: "I was going to get my Christmas tree out today… I don't think I'll bother."
New York City is losing its war with rats, expert warns
The problem is so severe that the city recently posted a job listing seeking a director of rodent mitigation.
The Y chromosome is going to disappear, scientists say
"The human Y is in the very last stages of degeneration, and the big question is how long till it, too, gets lost," expert Jenny Graves told Newsweek.
New York apartment where it "rained maggots" horrifies internet
"Time to burn down the house," wrote one commenter on the viral Reddit post, while another put, "Nothing grosses me out more than maggots."
How to get #RatVerified: Twitter fights back against Musk's blue check plan
#RatVerified was the No. 1 Trending Topic on Twitter Wednesday, when users rebelled against new owner Elon Musk's plan to charge $8 to be verified.
Cat Befriends Rat After Owner Hoped It Would Get Rid of It
"This episode of Tom and Jerry is weird," one user said.
Trained Rats to Be Sent Into Earthquake Debris With Tiny Backpacks
Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks outfitted with microphones so rescue teams can talk to survivors.
Black Death only Spread Because Man Was too Close to Rats, says Study
The Black Death from 1346 to 1353 was the most fatal pandemic in human history, claiming up to 200 million lives.
'Heard About the Rat Buffet': Snake Falls From Ceiling in Shocking Clip
"OP is missing the obvious takeaway from this situation. The only logical course of action is more snakes," one user commented.
Brain-Infecting Parasitic Disease Found in Invasive Treefrogs in Florida
Cuban treefrogs have been found to be a new host of parasitic nematode that causes the deadly disease.
Rat Cheats Death as It Battles Hungry Snake in Epic Fight Viewed 19M Times
The kangaroo rat filmed earned the nickname "ninja rat" on account of its incredible evasive jumps and mid-air kicks.
Internet Backs Deliveryman Allegedly Suspended for Popeyes Rats Video
Ricardo Land has received over $27K in GoFundMe donations and says he was suspended after his viral video showed a rat infestation.
Rat Popping Out of Toilet Viewed 2.7 Million Times in Viral TikTok
The large rat can be seen moving in the toilet bowl as people nearby address it as "sir" and a "distinguished gentleman."
Popeyes Restaurant Shut Down After Video of Rat Infested Kitchen Surfaces
"You still love that chicken from Popeyes?" the man filming the video asks.
America's 10 Most Rat-Infested Cities
Rodent activity increases during the cold weather as rats seek shelter in warm areas with food and water.
Rats 'the Size of Cats' Can Infiltrate Homes Via Toilets Says Expert
Being forced to stay indoors during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to fewer food sources outside for rats.
Video Shows Los Angeles Animal Shelter Overrun by Pack of Rats
The rat pack reportedly darted inside a kennel to steal food from the dish of a dog sitting inside.
Farmer Saves Life of Wild Rat in Heartwarming Viral Video Series
The videos have amassed a total of 9 million views as the farmer helped nurse the injured rat back to health.
Recent Flooding May Have Exterminated Hundreds of Thousands of Rats in NYC
Many of the surviving rats are reportedly seeking safer ground inside people's homes and in city parks.
Heron Eating a Rat in New York City Sparks Awe: 'The Star This City Needs'
David Barrett, an avid birdwatcher who snapped images of the incident, told Newsweek that he had never seen a great blue heron eating a rat before.
High School 'Completely Taken Over by Rats' Forced to Cancel Classes
Some teachers said the infestation has been an on-going problem for years and it has been a noticeable issue within the school.
Woman Who Thought She Had COVID Had Actually Caught Typhus From a Dead Rat
Margaret Holzmann from California had a fever, headache and fatigue, but her coronavirus test came back negative. So, her doctor asked if she had encountered any wild animals.
Man Puts Live Snake Into Wall to Force Out Nesting Rats in Viral Video
A video of a snake being fed into a wall to scare out nearly a dozen rats has gone viral on Twitter.