The Cow Knob salamander is standing — well, crawling — in the path of progress. The little amphibian lives nowhere in the world but a few mountain ridges in a wild and scenic region along the ...

For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is believed to be an ancient Roman gladiator. Artists have long depicted ...

Salamanders may seem like insignificant creatures that enjoy wandering around humid environments. Most people would attach little importance to these small and solitary amphibians. Yet, salamanders, ...

So the aim of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in the richness, diversity and community structure between the herbaceous community installed in the center and on the edge of ...

The bite occurred near the Keith Lane bridge around 3 p.m., when the victim was petting a different dog. The dog responsible is described as large, with short grayish-brown fur, and was with a man ...

Although they don’t actually bite your skin, dust mites may cause eczema-like skin rashes and other allergy symptoms. Dust mites aren’t bedbugs, which are a separate type of species that leave ...

Even in the dead of winter, rare salamanders remain active in moist, hidden habitats across North Carolina. With the right timing and locations, herpers can spot these elusive amphibians in action.

The NHS has released a comprehensive list of the insect bites you could potentially suffer as temperatures rise across the UK. The joys of summer often see millions of Brits flocking outdoors to ...

A Canadian woman who sought $4,862.62 in damages after being bitten by an Australian Shepherd was denied compensation, with the court ruling: “Every dog is entitled to one bite.” According to a May 5 ...

They then have to capture the creature; if they are lucky, they don't get bitten, but occasional bites are part of the job. Among their unusual findings: "Breeding balls," consisting of 2 to 12 ...

BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department is providing tick bite prevention tips to community members in recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme disease is a bacterial ...