Rat poison has been discovered in the bodies of over 80 percent of American eagles, according to findings from a new study published Wednesday.

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 largest cities. To control them, people often resort to ...

The aim is to reduce the rat population without harming urban wildlife, including owls and hawks, which can die after eating ...

Rats aren’t the only victims of poisoning, either. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says that more than 100 pets die each year from exposure to rat poison.

Rats? California communities are swapping poison for owls Grassroots activists like Irvine’s HOOT Group are leading the charge to replace rodenticides with integrated pest management plans.

Rats multiply by the millions, transmit horrible diseases and are just about the last thing you’d want to see in your kitchen, attic, garage or office.

Options include rat poison, traps and zapping them with an electric shock.

Trilobites This Rat Covers Itself With Poison That Can Take Out an Elephant The African crested rat gnaws on poisonous tree branches, then grooms its noxious spittle into its fur.