Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen — but one colony did something scientists have never seen before Scientists find genetic 'switch' in mice that turns caring dads ...

Rodents often cause disgust or fear in humans, as any New York City resident might tell you. But the Common Degu, a small and highly intelligent rodent that comes from Chile, bucks such a trend. The ...

A species of rat has been spotted roaming in the wild in Malta, despite being endemic to central Chile. Over the weekend, eagle-eyed citizens spotted and photographed the Chilean rodent, better known ...

What it eats: Grasses, seeds, bark — and sometimes their own poop Why it's awesome: At around 10 to 12 inches (25 to 31 centimeters) long with brown fur, degus look like oversized hamsters with long ...