Rats

Nile rats and Black Death: Mummy reveals bubonic plague in Egypt 3,290 years ago

Researchers have uncovered the oldest confirmed case of the plague outside Eurasia in an ancient Egyptian mummy.

Scientists teach rats to drive tiny cars. No, really

Dr. Kelly Lambert's team found that rats eagerly jumped into the vehicles, enjoying both the journey and the destination.

Trained African giant pouched rats may help detect trafficked rhino horn and ivory products

Researchers trained eight rats to detect scents of threatened wildlife products including pangolin scales.

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