Rats
Sydney’s Mutant Super Rats: Evolving Resistance and ‘Impossible to Kill’ Infestation Spreads Unchecked
Australia’s Rats Develop Poison Resistance, Threatening Wildlife Black rats in Australia’s largest cities have evolved a genetic mutation that boosts their resistance to common rat poisons, raising alarms for wildlife and public health. A study led by Edith Cowan University researcher Alicia Gorbould found over half of tested rats in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane […]
Giant Rats Triple Common Rodents’ Size: Sharp Teeth, Thick Fur, and 3-Inch Paws Uncovered
Giant "Subalpine Woolly Rat" Discovered in Papua New Guinea A striking new species of giant rat, measuring over 2.5 feet (85 cm) long, has been documented in the remote highlands of Mount Wilhelm, Papua New Guinea. Dubbed the subalpine woolly rat (Mallomys istapantap), this elusive creature boasts thick fur, sharp incisors, and clawed paws, making […]