The appearance of a capybara the world's largest rodent far from its native South America near a wastewater facility in Paso Robles — has taxidermists at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History even more excited than Twitter. more ›

Paso Robles officials may set traps to contain the elusive capybara, the world's largest rodent, that was spotted at the Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant three weeks ago, reports LA Times. The immense rodents are not considered dangerous, but officials warn humans to keep their distance and contact authorities if they spot the furry beast. more ›

It's a rat's life these days at Los Angeles' City Hall, where the four-legged furred foes are scurrying about a bit more than usual, according to the Daily News. Officials note that this isn't an increase in rat population, but rather their presence seems to be more felt because of weather and sanitation issues. more ›

Imagine this if you will. A fire in a forest finds itself near a rodent, whose fur lights on fire. Still alive, the little guy flees to another part of the unburned forest only to light dry brush, thus spreading the fire. That's what firefighters are dealing with in the Oak Glen III Fire out in San Bernardino County, according to a brief in the Press-Enterprise. Rodents are trying to flee the fire and cross Oak Glen Road only for firefighters to pick them up and throw them back into the burning forest. The 43-world brief has definitely caught readers' attention in the comments section: some are angered (and for different reasons) and disturbed by the news and some think it's funny as hell. more ›