Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the best ways to ...

If you're seeking a small, furry companion, here are 10 of the best small rodents to consider. Tip. Many pet rodents are fairly fragile animals. ... Species Overview. Length: 5 to 7 inches.

The findings of a new study "clearly show that interfering with the environment has a detectable effect on wildlife," a ...

Identifying what type of rodent has taken up residence in your home or yard is the first step towards evicting these ...

Chipmunks are members of the same family as squirrels. The small rodents spend most of their time aboveground, eating seeds, ...

In the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a long-tailed mammal with a “facial mask” moved through the undergrowth. Suddenly, ...

A small rodent that lived only on a single island off Australia is likely the world's first mammal to become a casualty of climate change, scientists reported in June 2016.The government of ...

More than 30 species of small cats roam Earth today. They control small mammal populations to keep ecosystems in balance while helping farmers reduce rodent numbers. Over a dozen small cat species ...

California ground squirrels of all ages and genders were seen hunting, eating and competing over vole at a local park between June 10 and July 30, but the "carnivorous behavior" peaked during the ...

Every mammal species, from the blue whale to the bumblebee bat, ... (pictured above), a small rodent-like animal which lived approximately 200 million years ago. ...

The new species, called Farlowichnus rapidus, was a small carnivorous animal about the size of a modern-day seriema bird, or about 60-90 cm (2-3 feet) tall, according to researchers.

Nutria with orange teeth. Gerard Soury/Getty Images The invasive species has since spread to at least 20 states, primarily in those along the Gulf Coast, such as Louisiana and Florida.