National Geographic Wild Animals

Climate change is amazing—if you’re a rat

In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.

ABC · 22h

Rats worldwide are enjoying the perks of climate change

Climate change is contributing to a global rise in urban rat infestations, according to a new Science Advances study. As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement weather that would typically deter the population's growth,

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Climate Change Is Helping Fuel an Urban Rat Boom

And a study published this week in the journal Science Advances suggests that as the climate warms, rat populations are increasing, too. Milder winters across the Northern Hemisphere are helping rats thrive in ever denser metropolitan areas.

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Weapons, dances—and murder? Inside the wild world of bug courtship

Stag beetles have their sumo matches. Female fireflies who murder their mates. These are some of our favorite mating ...

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National Geographic Releases Four New Expeditions to See Unbelievable Wildlife

Visitors to the National Geographic website can discover trips centered on wildlife. The expedition to Sri Lanka showcases various animals, Australia’s great barrier reef stuns scuba divers ...

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My Best Friend’s an Animal is the feel-good watch we all need this week

and National Geographic WILD's new series My Best Friend’s an Animal might just be the wholesome watch we need this weekend. Debuting tonight, January 10 — with two new episodes at 9pm and ...

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This endangered toad just got a big boost from Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny’s latest album amplifies the voices of Puerto Rico’s coquí and endangered crested toad, highlighting the urgent ...

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