Is the use of rat poison more common in the spring? Most of the worst rat-poison cases I have seen over the years happened in the spring. I saw one just the other day. The owners of this little dog ...

A recent report finds that, despite legislation limiting such chemicals, dozens of species are still being poisoned. And we ...

MOREAU (NEWS10) – A quiet Sunday evening in Moreau took a disturbing turn when a local mother found her 7-year-old son holding a bright green pellet he had picked up near their backyard swing set.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Although accidents happen, vigilant pet lovers know where in their home most dangers lie for their furry family members. That situation can change when you ...

The eXuby rat traps capture and kill the heftiest rats (roof and Norway) instantly. With razor-sharp jaws and powerful springs, it comes down on prey with 40% more force than standard mousetraps. Put ...

This mountain lion, known as P-47, was found dead in Southern California on March 21, 2019, with rat poison in his system. National Park Service via AP Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They ...

At the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, veterinarian Priya Patel checks the vitals of one of her patients. He's a red-tailed hawk, and for the moment he's swaddled in a sandy brown towel. When ...

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Rabbits darting around is a regular sight in Tom Sorce's backyard in Bay View. But on a recent morning, a rabbit lying on its side and panting caught his eye. The rabbit died that afternoon, Sorce ...

Flaco the Owl, whose high-flying adventures captivated Big Apple dwellers for more than a year after his escape from the Central Park Zoo, was ravaged by herpesvirus and a toxic soup of four different ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world’s ...