PULLMAN, Wash. — It isn’t just people – when given the chance, rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State University. Published in the ...

Rats have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being dirty, garbage-eating carriers of disease. But these ubiquitous rodents are also clever and capable of learning complex tasks, even using ...

Like all beagles, Iceman has an incredible sense of smell. His nose is so powerful, it's used to sniff out cancer. Using the beagles' remarkable sense of smell, health startup 'Spotitearly' has ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — Abby Pendergist has brought a bit of Victorian slang to Main Street with her new natural wine bar. Half Rats gets its name from an old term for being a bit tipsy but not totally ...

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A pair of East African savannah pouched rats has become a surprise attraction at the Oregon Zoo, impressing visitors with their size, intelligence, and unique abilities. The nocturnal rodents - Capri ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Zoo has introduced two unusual new residents to its collection — a pair of giant pouched rats known for their size, intelligence, and incredible sense of smell.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is welcoming a pair of giant rodents known for their size, smarts and sense of smell. Now, they are ready to be seen by visitors at the zoo, officials announced ...

You may not like rats, but trainers at the Oregon Zoo say some are getting a bad rap, and they're hoping to change people's minds about the rodents. 13 Republicans vote to nullify Donald Trump's ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — They may not be everyone’s favorite animal, but a pair of pouched rats at the Oregon Zoo are helping change perceptions about how rodents can save lives. Capri and Sun, a pair of ...

The makings of a midnight mouse snack were left in the middle of the living room floor of our vacation rental in Lake Tahoe: shredded paper and bits of granola, taken from an open backpack. The ...