St. Rat, of the Cal Anderson Park's Hot Rat Summer mosaic in Seattle, Washington, mimics a religious object. The Stranger asked Seattle University art historian Ken Allen and Dr. Kristen Doll of ...

A rat the size of a cat was found inside a home in the United Kingdom, and local representatives say the animal is part of a growing problem in the area.

Rat kings might actually be real—but it’s nothing to laugh about This phenomenon is when a pack of rats become entangled by their tails, unable to separate themselves. We asked experts to ...

Giant Rat, ‘Almost the Size of a Small Cat,’ Found Inside Home: ‘Over 22 Inches Long from Nose to Tail’ “It’s not a one-off. Rats are being spotted more and more around our area ...

Giant Rat, ‘Almost the Size of a Small Cat,’ Found Inside Home: ‘Over 22 Inches Long from Nose to Tail’ “It’s not a one-off. Rats are being spotted more and more around our area ...

An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady eyes shining. The native rat pounces out from the shadows, sending the ...

According to Cyanesen, the rat steward, the city has painted over the piece “eight or nine times,” which Hot Rat Summer enjoyers have scraped off again and again.

Recent 311 call data suggests Chicago might be making headway in reducing the city’s rodent problems. Local organizations look for more ecologically friendly forms of rat control meanwhile.

Wondering if smelly farts are normal Read ahead to know what causes them what’s healthy and when to see a doctor about your digestive health ...

Quirky rat whisperer takes NYC visitors on guided tours — of the city’s worst rodent hot spots: ‘They’re sort of little monsters, but also sort of … cute’ ...

Farting is a natural bodily function. However, excessive farting can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Here are some remedies that may help.