The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

It's important not to disturb hibernating bats. Shaking them will cause a loss of fat reserves they rely on to get to the end ...

What is Groundhog Day and why do we continue to honor this tradition every February? Maybe because it’s a great reason for a ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

Learn more about the natural history of urban wildlife species you may have come across during your time in Berkeley.

Here are a few lessons the hedgehog might teach us today: • Instead of drilling and polluting our planet like foxes on the ...

A Burst of Color in Minimal Space Betta fish captivate with their vibrant hues and manageable care. In compact tanks, they ...

With their pristine fur and dark almond eyes, arctic foxes are possibly one of the most beautiful mammals to have lived in ...

Once a familiar sight along Britain’s riverbanks, water voles now face extinction—thanks to a new predator. Can these ...

Apple Valley releases resources for residents to combat pest infestations, emphasizing property owner responsibilities.

In fact, if you travel to a country where malaria and other diseases are spread by mosquitoes, it is crucial that you take insect repellant. The CDC recommends that you use only insect repellents ...