The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled.

The New World screwworm, whose larva “screws” into the skin and can infect humans as well as livestock, will be here within ...

The weather is ideal for increased viral activity and most conjunctivitis are caused by adenoviruses. Some of the flu-like ...

A flesh-eating parasite spreading across Mexico and Central America has placed the U.S. on high alert, but government ...

While many consider visits to the dog park an expectation of having a pup, it's not always the best fit for every dog. We ...

SUMMER holiday season is finally upon us.  Whether you’re going camping in the UK or jetting off for an all-inclusive break ...

Eighteen Chihuahuas, a chicken, a pig and a cat were rescued from what the Animal Rescue Corps called “neglectful conditions” ...

For the last two decades, a strange backyard phenomenon has been noticed by alarmed residents in northern Australia. The ...

With their faces illuminated by the glow of their smartphones, credit card numbers locked in, fingers at the ready to click ...

It’s the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance. “These external parasites not only cause irritation and stress but ...

Tracy Shane, state Livestock Extension Specialist from the University of Nevada, Reno, shared the facts on some cattle ...