The Indian Supreme Court expressed surprise after reports emerged that rodents destroyed currency notes seized in a corruption case.

Australian farmers are facing warnings of an impending mouse plague, with elevated rodent numbers recorded across a wide area of the country. The situation is described as potentially 'like a horror story.'

Residents of student housing along the Onderwijsboulevard in Den Bosch are experiencing a severe rat infestation, with students reporting daily sightings of rodents and demanding action from authorities.

As spring brings a new gardening season, experts are cautioning about an increase in rodent breeding and activity, noting that people often inadvertently attract them to their homes and gardens.

Recent restaurant inspections have uncovered various health code violations, including findings of moldy ravioli, dead rodents, and a complaint regarding worms.

Cambodia has unveiled a statue honoring Magawa, a giant African pouched rat celebrated for its exceptional ability to detect landmines. Magawa, who retired in 2021, was responsible for clearing over 100 landmines and unexploded ordnance during its career.

Interventions against pests like mosquitoes, rodents, and bed bugs have been increasing by 8-10% annually since 2020, with the industry advocating for a more preventive strategy to combat the growing problem.

A nine-month-old capybara named Samba, who escaped from Marwell Zoo with another capybara, Tango, has inspired a public search involving specialist dog units and thermal drones.

Austrian photographer Josef Stefan won the public vote for 'Nature Photographer of the Year' with his photograph 'Flying Rodent,' depicting an Iberian lynx playing with its prey.

An image of a rare lynx playing with a rodent won the audience award in a nature photography competition organized by the Natural History Museum in London.

Hundreds of bait stations have been deployed in Westmoreland, Jamaica, as part of an effort to control the local rodent population.

Two Co Donegal food businesses were served with closure orders last month after rodent droppings were discovered, which in one case led to food being deemed "unfit for human consumption" and in another presented a "grave and immediate danger to public health".

A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned it had a rodent problem. Why did Citi tell them it was too late?

Experts said longer-term climate patterns could be contributing to the increase, including 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on record

Two fruit vendors in Malad, Mumbai, were arrested after citizens caught them applying rat poison to fruits. The vendors claimed it was to deter rodents, and an FIR has been filed.

Over 1,200 bait stations have been deployed in Westmoreland, Jamaica, as part of an intensified effort to strengthen rodent control in the parish.

Scabby the Rat appeared in an unusual place on Wednesday. With dozens of union staff picketing, the inflatable rodent — a near-universal symbol used by trade unions across the U.S. to call out employers for union-busting practices — was swaying in the wind on the corner of 3rd St. and Fairfax Ave. in L.A., right outside […]

Australian farmers are grappling with a significant increase in mouse populations, described as an 'ultimate breeding machine' boom. The CSIRO has warned about the explosion, though the exact cause remains partially unknown.

A naked mole rat colony in California saw Queen Tere peacefully cede her throne to her daughter, Arwen, avoiding the violent succession wars common in these matriarchal rodents.

Spain is now home to "super-rats" that have developed resistance to traditional poisons, with thousands of these rodents reported in 12 communities, making their eradication impossible and control the only option.

A prominent Miami Beach bakery was forced to discard 250 pounds of food after being cited for infestations of rodents and roaches during an inspection.

An invasive rodent species causing problems in California may have been deliberately released, according to a new theory being investigated.

Rat infestations and attacks are reportedly spreading through displacement camps in Gaza, posing significant health risks to the residents.

A restaurant in Amsterdam was immediately closed by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) following a video showing a severe rat infestation, highlighting concerns about hygiene standards in the hospitality sector.

Several restaurants in Shreveport were found to have critical health violations, including infestations of rodents and roaches, during recent inspections.

Gundis, a type of rodent native to North Africa, have been born in Zagreb for the first time, marking a notable event.

Austrian nature photographer Josef Stefan has been named 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' after his photo 'Flying Rodent' won the worldwide public vote, announced by the London Natural History Museum.

A hamster was discovered hitching a ride on a bus from Central to Sha Tin, Hong Kong, and is now under the care of an animal welfare group.

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A waste company in Satakunta, Finland, trapped 737 rats, with rodents reportedly traveling to waste stations in garbage trucks. A warm autumn contributed to the increased rat population.

Donald Trump's luxury golf club in Westchester, New York, has reportedly been hit with five health code violations, including findings of 'insects, rodents,' by inspectors.

The Czech village of Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí is experiencing an overpopulation of nutria, with the rodents occupying the town center. Local authorities have called in hunters to trap the animals.

The city of Kemi in Finnish Lapland is experiencing a rat problem, with rodents appearing in yards, a situation that began last summer after empty buildings in the city center were demolished.

Broadcaster battled infestations of rodents and insects in production stages, canteen and creche last year

An SAS Airbus A320neo flight from Stockholm to Spain's Costa del Sol was forced to turn around after a rodent was spotted on board.

An affordable housing building in Montreal's NDG neighborhood is facing severe infestations of bed bugs, rodents, and cockroaches, leading the NDG Community Council to issue an urgent call for public assistance to fund fumigation and repairs.

The Czech city of Chrudim has reported a 90% decrease in rat activity following repeated deratization efforts and a revised strategy. Local authorities had previously struggled with an overpopulation of rodents.

Recent restaurant inspections in Iowa uncovered various hygiene issues, including a worm found in food, moldy lasagna, and evidence of rodents.

A report highlights the poor condition of drains in Malaysia, which are choked with grime and infested with rodents, posing public health concerns.

Experts are concerned that giant semi-aquatic rodents known as nutrias, native to South America, have been deliberately reintroduced into California wetlands. These large rodents, weighing up to 20 pounds, can devastate vegetation and pose a significant threat to the state's ecosystems.

Pet owners in Hong Kong are urging environmental authorities to place rat poison in secure boxes instead of transparent bags, following incidents of dogs accidentally consuming the toxic substance.

Joshua Dat invested his life savings into Datz Deli in Queens, which initially struggled with a rodent infestation, but now generates up to $4,000 daily thanks to a viral Mac Patty sandwich.

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Authorities in Kněžpole, near Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic, have initiated widespread spring deratization efforts to combat a growing rat population, particularly in the sewage system and neglected homes, with similar actions taking place across the Zlín region.

A father has been jailed for child cruelty after a court heard he frequently held his seven-year-old son underwater in the bath, with gardaí and social workers finding rodents, flies, and faeces during visits to the family home.

Inspectors found droppings on food packaging and food itself, with gaps noted at rear of premises

As audiences wait for ‘Toy Story 5,’ the cartoon factory’s latest offering starring ecologist rodents debuts after six years in the making

As the only Austrian photographer, Josef Stefan is nominated for 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year', the Oscar of nature photography.

Residents of New York City described severe housing issues, including leaks, rodent infestations, and faulty smoke alarms, at an event where they sought help from Council Member Zohran Mamdani.

Recent restaurant inspections in the Kansas City area have uncovered significant health violations, including aged rodent droppings and expired pork, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns.

SFA investigating rodent sighting at Lucky Plaza foodcourt  The Straits Times