Opossums have come to be seen as something of a savior species when it comes to eradicating ticks. From websites to publications to social media, the idea that opossums help save humans from ...

are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death. All from a pinprick and the ...

Moose are seriously tough animals with a solid build and impressive survival skills. Put simply, not many animals can take on a moose effectively. But one small critter is the exception. Wyoming’s ...

Wildlife officials in Colorado shared photos of what looks like an unlikely duo, but are actually a match made in tick-eating heaven. The photos show a black and white magpie perched on one of the ...

I remember the first time I heard about alpha-gal syndrome. It was more than 12 years ago, and I was out to dinner with friends, when one of them said, “Too bad I can’t order any of the steaks.” He ...