Author

Ana Alvarez

A staff writer at Biology Insights covering rodent biology, Ana Alvarez brings background as a longtime keeper of fancy rats to her reporting on wild and domestic rodents. She previously worked as an editorial assistant covering community news for a local daily newspaper. Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Bellarmine University.

Rats Having Sex: The Mating and Reproductive Cycle
Are Rats Carnivores? The Truth About a Rat’s Diet
What Is Murine? The Role of Mice and Rats in Research
Can Rats and Mice Breed? A Scientific Explanation
How Much Protein Is in a Mouse & Why It Matters
Do Rats Have a Gag Reflex? The Biology Explained
Why Do Rodents Poop So Much? The Scientific Reasons
What Is the Smartest Rodent? A Scientific Answer
The Science of How Fast Rats Multiply
Are Rats and Squirrels Related? A Scientific Explanation