Why the once “known” range and behavior of commensal rodents can no longer be a go-to resource Posted on January 2, 2025 The once “known” range and behavior of commensal rodents can no longer be a go-to resource. With climate change causing rodent species to expand their range, we now see a wider distribution of commensal rodents and an increase in rodent-borne diseases. … Read More from Why the once “known” range and behavior of commensal rodents can no longer be a go-to resource
Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea Posted on January 2, 2025 In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free. … Read More from Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea
‘Shocking:’ These squirrels are hunting and eating other rodents Posted on January 2, 2025 California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) might look like your run of the mill bushy-tailed rodent. But these squirrels are anything but ordinary. For the first time, they have been observed hunting, killing, and eating other animals–tiny rodents called California voles. … Read More from ‘Shocking:’ These squirrels are hunting and eating other rodents