I spotted this rook with a very unusual beak in Galway city lately. Despite the unusual shape it seemed very healthy and was ...

Blood tests showed elevated eosinophils, which can be a sign of a parasitic infection, among other things. They searched for ...

The production of second-generation smooth flower corals at Mote International Coral Gene Bank hailed as a hallmark achievement ...

As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life.

DOG owners should be aware that there are some reported cases of lungworm in Cumbria. Lungworm can be fatal to dogs - and it can be found right across the UK. Data shows that cases have been found in ...

Dogs get lungworm by eating larvae found in infected snails, slugs, or frogs. Lungworm can also affect pets and other animals. Symptoms include coughing, breathing difficulties, and weight loss.

This type of mosquito spreads heartworm to dogs. "They collected mosquito larvae from various tree holes in California and let the insects reproduce for two generations in the lab," per The Scientist.

A. cantonensis begins its life cycle after a rat eats an infected snail or slug. Once ingested, the parasite migrates to the rodent’s lungs and lays eggs. After becoming first-stage larvae ...

Sea lice bites are an itchy rash caused by jellyfish larvae that get trapped in swimsuits after swimming in the ocean. The larvae release toxins that trigger irritation, redness, and welts on the skin ...

Though it's hard to make out exactly what they're eating, Asian openbills are known to feed on snails. A video was uploaded to Facebook, on Feb. 18, by one Chris Ang, of a group of six openbills ...