rat

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In California, the cats’ population faces several threats — including human encroachment, loss of habitat and prey due to wildfires, rat poison, disease and vehicle collisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The enclave has been struck with a severe rat infestation fueled by uncollected trash and warmer weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The long-tailed rat known as Oligoryzomys longicaudatus carries the Andes strain in Patagonia.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That study found that specific changes in the naked mole rat protein improved genome stability and delayed signs of aging in experimental models.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

He didn’t know which premonition the rat was talking about, but he knew enough about the infamous Hesterfowl not to care.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman