Rats are thin-tailed, medium-sized rodents, and you can find them all over the world. "True rats" belong to the genus Rattus, and around 60 species have been recognized so far, including the house rat ...

News 12 is kicking off rat week by discussing rats as pets. Jeannie Lockwood lives in Spuyten Duyvil, and for over a decade, she's been owning and fostering rats. She says rats are smart, fun and ...