RODENTS

Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon, linked to pet cat: Experts share symptoms and prevention tips

A resident of Oregon has been diagnosed with bubonic plague, likely from a pet cat. This case, the first in Oregon since 2015, highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms and taking preventive measures. Experts recommend avoiding rodents, using flea control products, and seeking immediate medical attention for symptoms. Plague is relatively rare but can be life-threatening if untreated. Prevention and early treatment are key to managing the disease.

Rats wreak havoc: Record surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by animals in 2023

The number of incidents of vehicle breakdowns because of animals has increased to a great extent and the main cause of trouble are the rats. In 2023, there is a 55% increase in animal damage incidents in comparison to 2018.

Video of rats eating stored food in train pantry goes viral

Passenger are demanding a thorough audit of the contractors responsible. Social media users have expressed their discontent, highlighting the impact on tourism and the lack of hygiene in train services. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has said that the yard where this particular train is parked is infested with a large number of rats.

Caught on Camera: Rats in Mumbai-Goa Express pantry, raises hygiene concern, IRCTC launches probe

Northern Railways' Lucknow division spends Rs 69 lakh to catch 168 rats!

The Lucknow division of Northern Railways in India has spent a whopping Rs 69.5 lakh (approximately $93,000) between 2020 and 2022 to catch only 168 rats. This equates to around Rs 23.2 lakh (approximately $31,000) per year or over Rs 41,000 (approximately $550) per rodent. The information was revealed in response to an RTI query.

Rodent menace hits Puri's historic Jagannath Temple

The rodents, whose numbers increased manifold during the absence of devotees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been nibbling away the attires of sibling gods Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, seated on the 'Ratna Singhasan' (sacred altar) in the shrine.

After floods, Bengalureans now face snakes, rodents menace

Hundreds of snake bite cases have been reported across the city in the last three days. According to a Bangalore Mirror report, many hospitals in the city have run out of Anti Snake Venom Serum (ASVS) due to sudden rise of snake bite cases. Major hospitals like Baptist, Bowring, and St.John’s hospitals stock ASVS in large doses as they treat the highest number of snake bite victims each year.

Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents

The study of approximately 260 bank voles caught around Grimso, in Orebro County in Sweden shows that the virus is well established in the red-backed voles, said the team from the Zoonosis Science Center at Uppsala University.

Bats, unlike other mammals, do not show dependence on gut bacteria: Study

Earlier studies have established that in several mammals, including humans, gut bacteria, help in digesting food and maintaining healthy immune systems, and researchers are still learning about the relationship between microbes and skin, gut, and oral health in other animals.

Why shun cats when mice incentive works?

Without evidence of fowl play, cats should not be voted out of Parliament House.

Divorced for being prolific rainmakers

Forcibly separating a frog couple just because they toad the line is unfair.

Mouse in the house: How the world reacts to Lord Ganesha's vehicle of choice

On this Ganesh Chaturthi, see the different attitudes towards rodent across cultures and gender.

A new monster for fantasy fans

Wargodont may have been a better name for the newest hyaenodont discovery.

Ratted Out by Drunken Rodents

But as there has been no corroborative evidence of unusually high numbers of drunken rats being killed by even the laziest cats — or dying of liver cirrhosis.

Rodents on train: Consumer forum orders Rs 19,000 compensation for lawyer

The complainant stated that they brought up the issue of unclean toilets, dirt, rodents on the train before the ticketchecker but didn't receive any response from the authorities.

No need to smell a rat in money confetti

Nothing short of wads, neatly graded by denomination and nicely stacked for easy access.

Mouse that! Rodents chew cash worth Rs 12 lakh in an ATM in Assam

The shocking stash was discovered by technicians who had been asked by the bank to fix the ATM on June 11. The machine was lying unused since May 20.

Ex-mantri smells rat in Maharashtra rodent plan

Khadse said the contractor did not have a licence to handle the poison nor did he take permission from the GAD or the home department to place poison in Mantralaya.

Rodents guzzle down banned liquor in Bihar, probe ordered

Regular audit of "malkhana" (store room in police station) is another remedy thought to check any misuse of the stocked liquor, Maharaj said.

With rodents rattling Air India, here's what the airline needs to do

Whether they are Indian-born or nefarious infiltrators from foreign nations could have a bearing on their activities on board the expensive aircraft.

Rodent victim: Andhra Pradesh government promises action, Rs 2 lakh compensation announced

Yesterday, the government had ordered an inquiry into the incident and sought a report from the hospital in this regard.

Squirrels, it turns out, can stalk and carry out highway robbery: Who precisely is the nut in these cases?

Rodents are generally not to be trusted, but it must be said that squirrels, hamsters and gophers had a rather genial image, unlike other rodents.

Meet James Bond, a new rodent from West Indies

Researchers have discovered a cat-sized rodent in a Caribbean island and named him after James Bond, a real-life naturalist and Ian Fleming's fictional British spy.