It often starts quietly – a faint sound in the attic, strange scratching behind a wall, or small droppings near the pantry. These subtle hints can signal something much larger happening out of sight.

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METAIRIE, La. — The Lacoste family said they are, "beyond devastated," after state authorities arrived at their Metairie business Thursday night to take away their 22-pound pet nutria. The 2-year-old ...

In a major legislative triumph for university researchers, U.S. lawmakers have agreed to exclude birds, mice, and rats from the Animal Welfare Act, the federal government’s chief law protecting ...

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months ...

Barn owls support the natural biological control of rodents, benefitting both public health and the environment and therefore require special protection, the game and wildlife service said on Tuesday.

WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) — The Warren County Humane Association is asking for help after taking in an unexpected amount of animals from a hoarding situation. Shelter staff received a call Wednesday ...

A Connecticut town is piloting a rodent birth control program to manage the town’s rodent population in a more environmentally responsible way, and animal rights advocates are hailing it as a success.