Lassa fever has persisted as a public health burden in Nigeria, claiming lives, especially in rural and under-resourced ...

Consider why rats may be your next choice for a pet. First off, pet rats are the domesticated form of Rattus norvegicus, the ...

Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved ...

Malawi registered a massive win in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Intelligence-driven operations culminated in ...

Fossilized footprints of a primitive reptile found on a slab of rock from Australia could rewrite the story of how animals ...

New research has revealed that puff adders (Bitis arietans) can be highly efficient at controlling rodent populations that threaten agricultural production on the continent.

A six-month expedition to the tropical island of New Guinea has led to a remarkable discovery by a young Czech doctoral ...

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has revealed that puff adders (Bitis ...

Gardeners have been urged to introduce six plants to their garden to keep rats away "for good". These rodents pose a threat to many British gardens and can destroy crops. Gardeners across the UK ...

A hard-won recovery in sub-Saharan Africa has been overtaken by recent events. The sudden shift in the global outlook has clouded the region’s short-term prospects and significantly complicated policy ...

On the same day at the same location another man blows smoke as he appears to attempt to make a fire. Nigerian singer Tems graces the blue carpet at the 2025 Met Gala in New York on Monday ...

The 28-year-old told ABC 7 New York she picked up the takeout order from the eatery in midtown Manhattan on Monday, May 5. The rodent was mixed in with lettuce, sautéed beets, and salmon. The owner of ...