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Earlier research had shown that ancient strains of Yersinia pestis were missing some of the genetic features that eventually allowed bubonic plague to spread efficiently through fleas and rodent hosts.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

The Hogsmill release last year marked the return of the rodent to the county after an absence of more than 20 years.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage for unsanitary and nuisance conditions related to rodent and pest control violations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The team also suggested that owl pellets may have served as fuel, which could explain why the tiny rodent bones contained within them show signs of burning.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

Consider what the beavers can build with no tools but their rodent teeth.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

Surprisingly, these mice did not display the characteristic head twitch response that researchers commonly use as an indicator of psychedelic activity in rodents.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

While they can prey on domestic animals, they also help control disease-carrying rodents, and residents' attitudes towards them are mixed.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

When large numbers of rodents become infected and die, the fleas seek other sources of food—including humans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The viper, which has two hornlike projections on its snout, feeds mainly on rodents and ground-dwelling birds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Overnight, in her room with fellow student Brigit Ebsen, a prank occurred where pesky Arcanum rodents called “rotties” got inside and created a mess.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton